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Molasses Cookies
Molasses Cookies are the perfect combination of a little bit chewy and a little bit of spice. They're an easy family favorite recipe that you'll want to make again and again!
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
20
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
12
minutes
minutes
Chill time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
52
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
dozen
Author
Jessy Freimann
Ingredients
2 ¼
cups
flour
2
teaspoons
baking soda
¼
teaspoon
kosher salt
½
teaspoon
ground cloves
1
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
1
teaspoon
ground ginger
¾
cup
shortening
1
cup
brown sugar,
packed
1
large
egg
¼
cup
unsulfured molasses
2
Tablespoons
granulated sugar
Water
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients. Set aside.
In a mixer or large bowl, mix shortening, brown sugar, egg and molasses until well combined.
Add dry ingredients and mix until combined. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a pan with parchment or a silicone liner.
Roll dough into 1 ¼ inch balls and dip the top of the ball into the sugar.
Place dough balls onto the pan, sugar side up about 3 inches apart.
Dip your fingers in the water and and sprinkle a couple drops onto each dough ball (don't skip this step!).
Bake for 10-12 minutes (you want them set but not hard). Cool and serve.