Indulge in the rich and warm flavors of chewy molasses cookies with a delightful icing drizzle. These cookies are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or as a sweet treat any time of the day.
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 cup granulated sugar. 1/4 cup molasses. 1 large egg. 2 cups all-purpose flour. 2 teaspoons baking soda. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger. 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves. 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling. For Icing:. 1 cup powdered sugar. 2 tablespoons milk. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Instructions: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and egg to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix well until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 375F 190C and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Shape the chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar to coat. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. For the icing, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Once the cookies are completely cooled, drizzle or spread the icing over the cookies. Allow the icing to set before serving. Enjoy your delicious chewy molasses cookies with icing!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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