One-Bowl Gluten-Free Molasses Cookies (no chilling required!)
These soft and chewy gluten-free molasses cookies are packed with warm holiday spices and made in just one bowl - no chilling required! They bake up with perfectly crackled tops, rich molasses flavor, and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture no one will believe is gluten-free. The perfect easy Christmas cookie that’s also dairy-free friendly and ideal for gifting, parties, or cozy winter baking!
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Servings: 24 cookies
Equipment
- 2 large cookie sheets
- 1 large bowl
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter softened (or non-dairy butter)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar for a healthier option
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 egg at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups gluten-free all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Optional:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for coating the cookies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl with either a hand or stand mixer, until light and fluffy. Add in molasses, egg, and vanilla extract and beat again until combined.
- Add in the gluten-free flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix again just until a dough forms – careful not to over-mix the cookie dough!
- Scoop 2 tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll the dough between the palm of your hands to form a smooth ball, then roll the ball in sugar before placing it on your prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly press down each cookie just a little to flatten it, then bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes. Remove the cookie from the oven and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 3g | Sugar: 7g