Ingredients for Elsie's Molasses Schpcker Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 2 large eggs
- Dark Molasses
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Clove
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How to Make Elsie's Molasses Schpcker Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and ¾ cup packed brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs and ½ cup molasses until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon ground cloves.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Roll the balls in ½ cup granulated sugar.
- Place the cookies onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are nicely browned.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
43g
Fat
12g
Carbs
6g
