Gluten-Free Molasses Cookies
Soft and chewy gluten-free molasses cookies warmly spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and both sugars together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, molasses, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
- Add flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Mix until a dough forms.
- Scoop dough into 1½ tablespoon-sized balls. Roll in sugar if desired.
- Place on baking sheet, spaced apart, and bake for 9–12 minutes until the edges are set and centers look just done.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Don’t overbake—molasses cookies firm up as they cool. If you're dairy-free, use plant butter. These stay soft for several days in an airtight container. You can freeze the dough balls and bake them fresh later.