Description
Tasty Chewy Chai Spiced Molasses Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly combines warm, aromatic chai spices with the rich sweetness of molasses. These cookies offer a chewy texture that makes every bite satisfying and memorable. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons, they are sure to impress family and friends with their unique flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 2/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/2 cup white sugar for coating
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground ginger, salt, ground cloves, and allspice before gradually adding it to the wet mixture until thoroughly mixed.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat them in a mixture of white sugar, cinnamon, and additional ginger before placing them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for about 9 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft. Allow cooling on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg