Soft and Chewy Molasses Cookies
Servings: 32 cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 Cup Unsalted Butter softened, or shortening
- 3/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Sugar plus 1 tablespoon
- 1 Egg large
- 1/4 Cup Molasses
- 2 1/4 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1 1/4 teaspoon Allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1/2 Cup White Sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a standing mixer add the butter, shortening and brown sugar and beat until smooth.3/4 Cup Unsalted Butter, 3/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar, 1/4 Cup Sugar
- Add the egg and molasses and beat again until well incorporated.1 Egg, 1/4 Cup Molasses
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, seasonings, salt and baking soda.2 1/4 Cups All Purpose Flour, 1 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon, 1 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger, 1 1/4 teaspoon Allspice, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
- Turn the mixer on low and slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Mix well and cover tightly with saran wrap.
- Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
- Using a heaping tablespoon, roll the dough in a bowl and roll in the sugar.1/2 Cup White Sugar
- Place on a baking sheet and either wrap with saran wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake or bake at 350 for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly and sprinkle with additional sugar if desired and enjoy!1/4 Cup Sugar
Notes
store in an airtight container
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg