Ingredients for Spicy Molasses Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- Cinnamon
- Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
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How to Make Spicy Molasses Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 large egg, and 1/2 cup molasses in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Once chilled, roll the dough into balls slightly larger than walnuts. Roll the tops of the dough balls in 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
- Place the sugared cookie balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 3 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft. Avoid overbaking!
- 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
37g
Fat
7g
Carbs
5g
