These Chewy Spiced Molasses Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion. With a soft texture and warm spices, they are sure to be a favorite.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
Using parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, white sugar, and molasses until smooth.
Creaming the ingredients well ensures a smooth and consistent dough.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
Adding the egg at this stage helps bind the ingredients together.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
Whisking the dry ingredients ensures even distribution of the spices.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
Mixing gradually prevents the flour from puffing out and makes the dough easier to handle.
Roll the dough into small balls, about the size of a walnut, and coat each ball in the granulated sugar.
Rolling the dough in sugar gives the cookies a delightful crunch on the outside.
Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Spacing the cookies ensures they bake evenly without sticking together.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies puff up and start to crack slightly.
Watch closely to avoid overbaking; the cookies should be soft and chewy.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Allowing the cookies to cool slightly on the sheet helps them set and prevents breaking.
Serve the cookies once cooled and enjoy their delightful chewy texture and warm spiced flavor.
These cookies are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee for a cozy treat.
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