Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these delicious Fall Chocolate Chip Spiced Cookies. Soft and chewy, these cookies are a delightful treat for any gathering, embodying the flavors of the season with a blend of dark brown sugar, molasses, and a medley of cozy spices like cinnamon and ginger. Perfectly balanced with rich chocolate chips, they are not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile—ideal for dessert or paired with your favorite warm beverage. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or enjoying a quiet evening at home, these cookies will bring comfort and joy to every occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 tablespoons cold butter (cut into cubes)
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cold butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 4 minutes).
- Add the egg and molasses; mix for an additional minute until fully combined.
- Fold in flour, baking soda, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves (if using), and chocolate chips until just mixed.
- Roll dough into balls (about 4 ounces each) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until set but slightly underdone in the center. Let cool on the baking sheet for about 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg