Description
Molasses Cookies. From Alissa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup (170g) butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) sugar, plus more for rolling
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup (60ml) molasses
- 2 cups (240g) flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cream the butter and 1 cup sugar. Beat in the egg and molasses.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, spices, and salt. Chill 20 minutes if the dough is soft.
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll tablespoons in sugar.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes. The cookies should look puffed and cracked, not hard.
Notes
Robust molasses, not blackstrap. Chill the dough if it feels sticky.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American