Name: Soft Brown Butter Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 57 min
Yield: 13 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.75 cup brown butter; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 0.5 tsp baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 0.25 tsp ground cloves; 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg; 0.25 tsp ground allspice; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.75 cup dark brown sugar; 0.25 cup granulated sugar; 0.25 cup unsulphured molasses; 1 egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 0.25 cup granulated sugar

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Soft Brown Butter Molasses Cookies

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Start by making the brown butter. In a small saucepan, heat 204g (14 ½ tbsp) of unsalted butter over medium heat for several minutes, swirling to even out the color. The butter will be ready once the fat solids have separated and darkened, and the butter is an even medium amber color.

Weigh out 170g (¾ cup) of the brown butter in a large bowl. If you are short a few grams, just add regular unsalted butter to make up the difference. Place in the freezer for about 15 minutes until solid, yet soft.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the soft brown butter and sugars together for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.

Add in the molasses and beat until fully combined.

Then, add in the egg and vanilla and beat until fully combined.

Lastly, add in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Chill the dough in the fridge for about one hour.

Toward the end of the chill time, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Using a 3 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the cookie dough and place onto one baking sheet. Freeze for 15 minutes.

Roll each cookie dough ball in sugar, then place on a baking sheet about 3 inches apart.

Bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes, until slightly golden on the edges.

Cool completely on the baking sheet & enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Brown Butter Until Golden 🧈
Cook your butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, swirling occasionally, until it turns deep golden brown with a nutty aroma—this intensifies flavor and adds richness that elevates the entire cookie.
Bloom Your Spices in Butter 🌟
Whisk your ground spices directly into the warm brown butter before mixing with other ingredients to unlock their essential oils and maximize their warm, complex flavors throughout the dough.
Chill Dough for Perfect Texture ❄️
Refrigerate your cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before scooping to prevent excessive spreading and ensure thick, chewy centers with slightly crackled edges when baked.
Use Quality Unsulphured Molasses 🍯
Unsulphured molasses provides cleaner, more authentic flavor compared to sulphured varieties—avoid blackstrap molasses as it's too intense and will overpower the delicate spice balance.
Underbake by 1-2 Minutes ⏱️
Remove cookies from the oven when the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underdone—they'll continue cooking on the baking sheet and develop the signature soft, chewy texture as they cool.