These molasses spice cookies are a fall favorite—the kind of baking that fills the kitchen with the warm scent of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom. With their sugar coating and rich molasses flavor, they’re just right for a cool afternoon with a cup of coffee or tea.

They’re also a favorite of my Aunt Mary Anna’s. My cousin, Brenda messaged me yesterday asking for the recipe so she could make a batch for a family friend. That was the perfect excuse to give it a home on the new website, where we can all find it when the fall baking mood strikes!

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 stick butter (½ cup)
• ½ cup sugar, plus additional sugar for rolling
• ½ cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cardamom
• 2 teaspoons ginger
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Cream the butter and sugar together. Add the molasses and egg, mixing well.
3. Add the baking soda, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
4. Gradually add the flour, mixing until fully combined.
5. Form the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in sugar.
6. Place on a baking sheet, leaving room between the cookies.
7. Bake for 8–10 minutes.