Molasses, Spice & Everything Nice Cookies
Molasses was a popular sweetener in the 18th and 19th centuries, and it adds a rich flavor to these cookies.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 cup Molasses
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.
- Place the coated dough balls onto a baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are cracked.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7g11%
- Total Carbohydrate 21g8%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.