How to Make Dark Chocolate Molasses Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably comforting about a warm, chewy cookie fresh from the oven, especially when it's a rich, indulgent dark chocolate molasses cookie. The perfect combination of sweet and slightly bitter, these cookies are a treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. Whether you're baking for a special occasion, or simply want to pamper yourself with a delicious treat, these cookies are sure to hit the spot.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup molasses
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 48 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat butter, molasses, cocoa, 1/3 cup sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt together in a large bowl until well blended. Beat in flour on low speed just until blended; dough will be firm.
  • Form into 1-inch balls; roll in 1/4 cup sugar. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffy and cracked on top, 8 to 9 minutes. Cool on the cookie sheets for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    53 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 54mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 69mg