Soft and Chewy Molasses Cookies 

Soft and Chewy Molasses Cookies are a tradition in our holiday baking. Try iced molasses cookies by dipping in almond bark or white chocolate! GET THE RECIPE

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

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Making Soft & Chewy Molasses Cookies

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Mixing Ginger Molasses Cookies

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Mixing Molasses Cookies

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Baking Ginger Molasses Cookies

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Soft and Chewy Molasses Cookies

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