Soft and Sweet Molasses Roll Out Cookies

These Molasses Roll Out Cookies may have the same appearance as gingerbread cookies and a similar depth of flavor, but they're a lot milder and perfect for kids! I love homemade cookies, especially during the holidays. These Molasses Roll Out Cookies may have the same appearance as gingerbread and a similar depth of flavor, but they’re a lot milder. Not to mention, seriously addictive. It’s also the perfect time of year to make these, so what are you waiting for?

Author: Weelicious

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 24 cookies

Calories: 81 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 cups - all purpose flour
½ tsp - kosher salt
½ tsp - baking soda
¼ cup - unsalted butter
¼ cup - dark brown sugar
1 - egg
1 tsp - vanilla extract
¼ cup - unsulphered molasses

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt and set aside.
In the bowl of a standing mixer, or with an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla and molasses, and mix until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet until just combined.
Roll out the dough between two pieces of parchment paper to 1/2 inch thick for softer and chewier cookies. Roll them thinner for crispier cookies.
Cut out with cookie cutters and bake for 8-10 minutes for small cookies 12-14 minutes for larger cookies.

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