Tasty Chewy Chai Spiced Molasses Cookies
Experience the delightful fusion of warm spices and rich molasses with our Tasty Chewy Chai Spiced Molasses Cookies. These cookies are not only a treat for your taste buds but also fill your home with an inviting aroma, making them perfect for any occasion—from cozy afternoons to festive gatherings. Their chewy texture combined with the aromatic flavors of chai creates a unique dessert that family and friends will adore. Easy to prepare and customizable, these cookies can be enriched with nuts or chocolate chips, ensuring everyone can enjoy a personal twist on this classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 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) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Roll dough into balls; coat in sugar mixture before placing on baking sheets.
- Bake for about 9 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (24g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg