Description
Perfectly chewy molasses cookies infused with warm chai spices for a cozy, fragrant twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and all spices in a medium bowl.
- 3. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- 5. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
- 6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.
- 7. Coat each dough ball lightly in granulated sugar.
- 8. Place on baking sheets and bake for 9–11 minutes, or until just set around the edges.
- 9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, slightly underbake the cookies.
- Use fresh spices for the boldest chai flavor.
- Cookies stay soft for several days when stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chai molasses cookies, chewy molasses cookies, chai spice cookies