Description
These rich and spicy Chocolate Molasses Cookies combine the deep flavors of molasses and warm spices with chunks of semi-sweet chocolate for a chewy, decadent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.25 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 8 Tbsp butter, room temperature
- 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
Additional Ingredients
- 4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for coating
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour, ground ginger, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, unsweetened cocoa powder, and baking powder. Stir until well blended.
- Cream wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the room temperature butter, fresh grated ginger, brown sugar, and molasses using a mixer until the mixture is light and creamy.
- Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the molasses mixture, ½ cup at a time, beating at low speed until fully incorporated.
- Add chocolate: Fold the roughly chopped semi-sweet chocolate into the cookie dough evenly.
- Chill dough: Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up.
- Preheat oven and prepare sugar coating: When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 325ºF. Place the granulated sugar in a small bowl for rolling.
- Shape cookies: Divide the chilled dough into four equal parts, then cut each into six smaller pieces for a total of 24 cookies. Roll each piece into a ball and coat in granulated sugar.
- Arrange and bake: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on parchment-lined baking sheets, 12 per sheet. Bake for 12 minutes at 325ºF until the cookies are slightly cracked on top.
- Cool and serve: Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- Ensure the dough is well chilled before baking to prevent spreading.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For a different flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or swapping semi-sweet chocolate for dark chocolate.
- Molasses gives a rich depth, but unsulfured molasses is preferred for better taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
