Zutaten für Best Molasses Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup molasses
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Allspice
- Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- granulated sugar (for rolling)
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Zubereitung von Best Molasses Cookies
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg, ½ cup molasses, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls and roll in granulated sugar.
- Place the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
103g
Fat
17g
Carbs
16g
