Love, love love! No wonder these cookies won an award!

Dive into the sweet, spice-kissed world of molasses cookies—a treat with a history as rich as its flavor. Originally popularized in Europe and brought across the ocean to the Americas, these little beauties have found a forever home in the hearts of many, including mine. On a crisp autumn day or a frosty winter afternoon, there’s nothing quite like the smell of these cookies baking in the oven to warm your home and your spirit. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love that perfect chewy texture? Perfect for those of us who crave something sweet but not too sweet, molasses cookies are a delight one shouldn’t miss.

When it comes to pairing molasses cookies, think cozy comfort. They are perfect on their own, but absolutely divine with a glass of cold milk or a hot cup of coffee. For a more decadent treat, sandwich a scoop of vanilla ice cream between two cookies for an impromptu dessert that will make you swoon.

Molasses Cookies
Servings: Makes about 24 cookies

– 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 teaspoons baking soda
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
– 1 large egg
– 1/4 cup molasses
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Granulated sugar for rolling