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Molasses Cookies Recipe

Deliciously chewy molasses cookies with a hint of spice.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup molasses

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and molasses until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set and tops are cracked.
  8. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Cookies, Molasses
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