Description
Tasty Chewy Chai Spiced Molasses Cookies are a delightful treat that brings the warmth of chai spices and the rich sweetness of molasses into every chewy bite. These cookies are perfect for any occasion—from cozy evenings at home to festive gatherings with friends and family. The aromatic blend of spices fills your kitchen with an irresistible scent, making them a joy to bake and share. With simple pantry ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can whip up a batch in no time. Whether enjoyed alongside a warm beverage or gifted in a beautiful package, these cookies will surely impress.
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
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 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).
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter with white and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, molasses, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground ginger, salt, ground cloves, and allspice. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- For the coating, combine white sugar with ground cinnamon and additional ground ginger.
- Roll dough into balls and coat with the sugar mixture before placing on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 9 minutes or until edges are set and centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg