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Tasty Chewy Chai Spiced Molasses Cookies

Warm Up with Tasty Chewy Chai Spiced Molasses Cookies

These Tasty Chewy Chai Spiced Molasses Cookies are perfect for cozy gatherings, filled with spices and chewiness.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • ¾ cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup White Sugar
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 1 large Egg
  • ¾ cup Molasses light molasses is best
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour measured properly
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon fresh
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cloves fresh
  • ½ teaspoon Allspice fresh
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
For the Spiced Sugar Coating
  • ¼ cup Spiced Sugar Mixture combination of white sugar, ground cinnamon, and ginger

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, ground cloves, allspice, and salt.
  3. In a stand mixer, beat softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no dry flour remains.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  7. Prepare the spiced sugar coating by combining white sugar with ground cinnamon and ginger.
  8. Scoop and roll dough portions into balls and coat them in the spiced sugar mixture.
  9. Place coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 9-12 minutes.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are best served warm with coffee or chai tea. Chilling the dough enhances texture and prevents spreading.

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