Chocolate Molasses Cookies
Chocolate Molasses Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, Baker's brand
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons molasses
Instructions
- 1
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and brown sugar until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
To the slightly cooled chocolate mixture, add the vanilla extract, beaten egg, and molasses. Whisk until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Pour the wet chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients. Whisk until a uniform cookie dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Using a small cookie scoop (about 1 1/2 tablespoons), drop portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers still look slightly soft.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies sit on the sheet for 5 minutes to firm up.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy with a glass of milk!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chocolate Molasses Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, Baker's brand
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons molasses
Instructions
- 1
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and brown sugar until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
To the slightly cooled chocolate mixture, add the vanilla extract, beaten egg, and molasses. Whisk until fully incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour the wet chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients. Whisk until a uniform cookie dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Using a small cookie scoop (about 1 1/2 tablespoons), drop portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers still look slightly soft.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies sit on the sheet for 5 minutes to firm up.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy with a glass of milk!