Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup molasses
• ¼ cup granulated sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together 2.5 cups flour, 2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp ginger, and 1 tsp cinnamon.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat 0.75 cup softened butter and 1 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Beat in 1 large egg and 0.25 cup molasses until well combined.

5. 5

   Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough will be stiff.

6. 6

   Roll dough into 1.5-inch balls, then roll each ball in 0.25 cup granulated sugar to coat.

7. 7

   Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Bake until cookies are puffed and cracked, about 10-12 minutes. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

8. 8

   Let cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Tools you’ll need

• baking sheets
• parchment paper
• mixing bowls
• electric mixer
• wire rack

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