Old-Fashioned Molasses Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour for added nutrition
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
Cream Butter and Sweeteners
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter, honey, and molasses until smooth and well combined.
Add Egg and Vanilla
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Shape the Cookies
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are set but still soft in the center. Avoid overbaking to keep them chewy.
Cool
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.