Ingredients for Spice Cookies
- Shortening
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- Dark Molasses
- Baking Soda
- Flour
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Clove
- Ginger
- Cayenne
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How to Make Spice Cookies
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup molasses and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Add to the wet ingredients and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls using non-latex gloves (to prevent sticking).
- Roll the balls in granulated sugar (or larger crystal sugar for a sparkly effect).
- Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are darkened, the tops are crackled, and the cookies are flattened.
- Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
33 g
Sugar
247g
Fat
50g
Carbs
38g
