• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Heather's Homemade Kitchen logo
  • Home
  • All Recipes
  • About
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Cookies

    Chewy Molasses Cookies

    November 5, 2021 | Updated November 10, 2021 | Heather

    JUMP TO RECIPE RATE RECIPE
    Chewy molasses cookies on wire rack and stacked.

    This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Click HERE to read my policies.

    These Chewy Molasses Cookies are packed with amazing flavor and have the most incredible chewy and soft texture. An old fashioned cookie that has kept it's popularity!

    This recipe for molasses cookies has become an addiction in our house. Once I perfected the recipe, everyone kept asking for them over and over again. My oldest daughter asked me what was in them to make them so addictive. As always, the secret ingredient is love! I made them with love and you are going to fall in love with them!

    Stack of 3 chewy molasses cookies on wire rack.

    Molasses Cookies Ingredients

    • Salted Butter
    • Dark Brown Sugar
    • Sugar
    • Molasses
    • Eggs
    • Baking Soda
    • Salt
    • Cinnamon
    • Ground Cloves
    • Ground Ginger
    • Unbleached All Purpose Flour
    • Extra Sugar for Rolling

    Substitution Suggestions:

    • Salted Butter: Feel free to used unsalted butter if you prefer, I suggest adding an extra ¼ teaspoon of salt to the dough.
    • Dark Brown Sugar: Light brown sugar can be used. The dark brown sugar adds a richer and more molasses flavor to the cookies.
    • All Purpose Flour: Whole wheat flour and white whole wheat flour can be used. When using wheat flour in cookies, I like to use a blend of half wheat flour and half all purpose flour.
    Chewy molasses cookies in rows on wire rack.

    How to Make Chewy Molasses Cookies

    1. In a stand mixer or with hand beaters, cream together the softened butter, dark brown sugar and white sugar until fluffy.
    2. Add the molasses and mix until fully combined.
    3. Now add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
    • Chewy molasses cookies ingredients.
    • Molasses and eggs added to butter and sugar in mixing bowl.
    1. Add the baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and all purpose flour. Mix until everything is combined evenly.
    2. Cover and chill the dough for no more than one hour. If it chills longer than an hour, let the dough sit for 15-30 minutes before scooping.
    3. Add and extra ¼ cup sugar to a pie plate or flat shallow bowl.
    4. Using a medium scoop or very heaping tablespoon, scoop and place the dough 2 inches apart on parchment lined cookie sheets.
    • Cookie dough completed in mixing bowl.
    • Cookie dough scoops on parchment lined cookie sheet.
    1. Once scooped, roll the scoops out smoothly and then roll in extra sugar.
    2. Place the sugared dough back on the cookie sheet.
    3. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes until the center no longer looks wet or glossy.
    • Cookie dough rolled in sugar and on cookie sheet.
    • Baked chew molasses cookies on cookie sheet.
    1. Cool cookies on pan for 10 minutes, then remove to cool completely.

    Storing Chewy Molasses Cookies

    Storing: These cookies store great in an air tight container on the counter. They stay soft and chewy for days. However, if you notice your cookies starting to dry out add a piece of bread to the container. The cookies will absorb the moisture from the bread and keep them soft and chewy.

    Freezing: The baked cookies freeze beautifully. Add the cooled cookies to a freezer safe air tight container. I like to keep them between layers of wax paper. Then label, date and freeze the cookies. They'll last in the freezer for up to 4 months.

    Freezing Cookie Dough: To freeze the molasses cookie dough, roll the dough into smooth balls and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet and freeze. Once the dough is frozen, add them to a freezer safe air tight container or zip top bag between layers of wax paper. When ready to bake, let the cookie dough thaw for 30-45 minutes. Then roll the balls in sugar, place on parchment lined cookie sheet and bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until center is no longer glossy looking.

    FAQs About Molasses Cookies

    What makes molasses cookies crack?

    The leavening agent makes the cookies puff up while they are baking and then when the cookies spread and cool down it creates the cracks.

    What does adding molasses to cookies do?

    Besides giving the cookies a distinct flavor, the molasses also gives cookies a chewier and softer texture.

    What is the best molasses to use in cookies?

    There are different varieties of molasses based on levels of intensity. I like to use a dark molasses. Any variety will work, but I don't recommend using a blackstrap molasses. It is very intense and bitter.

    Chewy molasses cookie cut in half stacked on top of each other.

    Other Sweet and Delicious Cookies:

    • Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Peanut Butter Cookies
    • Cowboy Cookies
    • Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Jumbo Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
    • Monster Cookies
    • Confetti Cookies
    • Chocolate Drop Candy Cookies
    Stack of 3 chewy molasses cookies on wire rack.
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    No ratings yet

    Chewy Molasses Cookies

    These Chewy Molasses Cookies are packed with amazing flavor and have the most incredible chewy and soft texture. An old fashioned cookie that has kept it's popularity!
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 38 cookies
    Author: Heather
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup salted butter, softened
    • ½ cup dark brown sugar
    • ½ cup sugar
    • ½ cup molasses
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 teaspoons baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • 3½ cups unbleached all purpose flour
    • ¼ cup sugar, for rolling

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
    • In a stand mixer or with hand beaters, cream together the butter, dark brown sugar and sugar until fluffy.
    • Add the molasses and beat until fully combined.
    • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each egg.
    • Add the baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and all purpose flour. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
    • Chill the dough for no more than one hour. If chilled longer, let it sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes before scooping.
    • Add the extra sugar to a pie plate or bowl.
    • Using a medium scoop or very heaping tablespoon, drop dough 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
    • Roll the dough into smooth balls, and then roll into extra sugar.
    • Add the sugared dough back to the cookie sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until the center no longer looks wet or glossy.
    • Let cookies cool 10 minutes on pan then remove to cool completely.

    Video

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Please rate the recipe, leave a comment and tell me how much you loved it!
    Share the Recipe!Please share it and tag @heathershomemadekitchen and use #heathershomemadekitchen!

    More Cookie Recipes

    • Close up top view of iced oatmeal cookies in pile with focus on top cookie.
      Iced Oatmeal Cookies
    • Top view of lemon poppy seed cookies with center cookie garnished with triangle of lemon and sitting next to wire rack.
      Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
    • Chocolate chip m&m cookies on wire rack in in pile in front of rack with one cookie cut in half.
      Chocolate Chip and M&M Cookies
    • Pile of peanut butter chocolate chip cookies.
      Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a comment Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Headshot of Heather.

    Hi! I’m Heather, I create and develop easy, from scratch recipes that are family friendly! I especially love to make cookies!

    More About Me...

    4th of July Recipes

    • Top view of no bake smores bars.
      No Bake S'mores Bars
    • Easy Italian pasta salad in white round serving bowl.
      Easy Italian Pasta Salad
    • Front view of glazed lemon pound cake with slices stacked in front of loaf and topped with lemon triangle.
      Glazed Lemon Pound Cake
    • Top view of creamy fruit salad in round white serving bowl.
      Creamy Fruit Salad

    Cookie Recipes

    • Frosted lucky cookie layered on top of another cookie.
      Frosted Lucky Cookies
    • Triple chocolate chip cookies staggered and layered on parchment paper.
      Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Top view of chocolate peanut butter whoopie pies layered in a column showing creamy filling.
      Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies
    • Close up slightly side angle of red velvet cookie layered on top of another cookie.
      Red Velvet Cookies Recipe

    Popular Recipes

    • Close up side view of Iowa maid rites sandwich on plate with potato chips in front of crock pot.
      Iowa Maid Rites
    • Corn flake chicken tenders on sheet pan with dipping sauces in corners of pan.
      Corn Flake Chicken Tenders
    • Ham pasta salad in white round bowl with wood serving spoon on the left side.
      Ham Pasta Salad
    • Top close up view of oven roasted corn on the cob.
      Oven Roasted Corn with Husks

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Disclosure - Privacy Policy - Terms and Conditions | About

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Click HERE to read my policies.

    Copyright © 2025 - Heather's Homemade Kitchen - Seasoned Pro theme

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required