Ingredients for Old Fashion Molasses Cookies
- 1 cup (200g) dark molasses
- 1¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar
- units
- 1 cup (240ml) boiling water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
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How to Make Old Fashion Molasses Cookies
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup (200g) dark molasses and ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar. Mix well.
- In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup (240ml) water to a boil. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter until melted and smooth.
- Add the melted butter mixture to the molasses and sugar mixture. Stir in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours).
- Place ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar in a shallow dish. Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each dough ball in the sugar, ensuring it's evenly coated. Shake off any excess sugar.
- Place the sugared dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Gently flatten each cookie slightly using the bottom of a glass or a fork.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
- 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
4 g
Sugar
43g
Fat
2g
Carbs
6g
