Description
Delightfully soft cookies infused with rich molasses, perfect for fall gatherings and family-friendly baking.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the molasses and egg; mix until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt until everything is well blended.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into balls, about 1 inch in size, and then roll each ball in sugar.
- Place the cookie dough balls on a lined baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the tops are crackly and slightly firm to the touch.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
You can customize these cookies by adding orange zest, chocolate chips, nuts, or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg