Soft Molasses-Spice Cookies Recipe

Name: Soft Molasses-Spice Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 3 sticks (12 ounces) unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups unsulfured molasses; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 cup turbinado sugar, for rolling

Servings: persons

5 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 sticks (12 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups unsulfured molasses
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup turbinado sugar, for rolling

1
Preheat the oven to 375.
2
Line 7 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
3
In a large bowl, whisk the flour with the baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt and pepper.
4
In a large bowl, using a handheld electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy.
5
Add the molasses and granulated sugar and beat until pale, about 3 minutes.
6
Add the egg.
7
At low speed, beat in the flour mixture.
8
Chill the dough in the freezer just until firm.
9
Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon-size mounds and roll into balls, then roll in the turbinado sugar.
10
Set the molasses cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
11
Bake 1 sheet in the upper third of the oven and 1 sheet in the lower third for 15 minutes, or until the tops of the cookies are cracked and the centers are just set; shift the pans from top to bottom and front to back halfway through.
12
Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool.
13
Repeat with the remaining cookies.

1574

kcal

Calories

Fat

211

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 tablespoons ground ginger, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Soft Molasses-Spice Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Soft Molasses-Spice Cookies

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