Chai-Spiced Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

  • 2¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup (120 ml) molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar, for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  4. Add Molasses & Egg: Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
  5. Form Dough: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet, stirring until just incorporated. Cover dough and chill for 30 minutes.
  6. Shape & Roll: Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.
  7. Bake: Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Bake 8–10 minutes, until edges are set and cracks form on top.
  8. Cool & Serve: Allow cookies to rest on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve alongside a steaming cup of Blue Lotus Masala Chai.

I hope these chai-spiced molasses cookies and a fragrant cup of Blue Lotus Masala Chai bring you warmth, comfort, and a touch of sweet nostalgia—just as they do in my kitchen.

—Mom Mom (Grandma Helen)