Molasses Cookies
There's no need to wait for fall to make these amazing Molasses Cookies! Who says these flavors are only for one season anyway? You'll love these easy cookies for a simple snack anytime.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups sugar divided
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup molasses or sorghum syrup
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ginger
Instructions
- In an electric mixer, cream 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and butter. Add eggs and molasses and mix until incorporated.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, spices, and baking soda. Slowly add this to the sugar mixture and mix until all the dry ingredients are incorporated.
- Roll cookie dough into walnut-sized balls.
- Put 1/2 cup sugar in a shallow tray and roll the cookie dough balls in the sugar to evenly coat them.
- Bake on ungreased cookie sheets for 8 minutes at 375 degrees F.
- Cool on wire racks and store in an air-tight container.
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