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Peanut Butter and Molasses Cookies
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5 from 14 votes

Peanut Butter and Molasses Cookies

Easy Peanut Butter and Molasses Cookies recipe. This is the best dessert idea that I have made with molasses yet!
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time17 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 2 Tbsp salted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 Tbsp molasses
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the sugar, peanut butter and butter until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg, egg yolk, molasses and vanilla.
  • Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until fully incorporated.
  • Using a cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for around 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racs to cool completely.