Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

In a bowl, combine 200g softened butter, 200g sugar, and 40g of molasses. Mix together until well combined and there are no streaks.

Add 300g of flour and 12g of baking soda to the bowl. Continue stirring until the dough starts to come together and becomes shaggy.

Transfer the dough onto a clean countertop. Begin kneading the dough by hand until it becomes smooth and there are no dry spots. If you have a stand mixer, you can use a paddle attachment and mix on low speed until the dough comes together.

Form the dough into a thick disk and cut it into 4 equal pieces.

Take one piece of dough and start rolling it into a log shape. The log should be slightly shorter than the long side of your baking tray. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Line your baking tray with parchment paper. Due to spreading during baking, it's best to bake two logs at a time.

Gently press down each log with your fingers to flatten it slightly, then place them on the prepared baking tray.

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes or until they turn golden brown.

As soon as they come out of the oven, begin cutting the logs. Use a bench scraper or a knife to cut through the dough at a slight angle.

Allow the cookies to cool completely.