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Molasses Sugar Cookies

TrHendy
These molasses cookies have a soft, chewy center and a crisp bottom - perfect for dunking. The brown sugar adds a caramel flavor and the cinnamon, clove and ginger have a perfect balance of spice.]]>
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 48
Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup dark molasses *We prefer Brer Rabbit full flavor molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons baking soda
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground clove
  • 1/2 cup white sugar

Instructions
 

  • Sift flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, clove and ginger together. Set aside.
  • Mix butter and brown sugar until creamy. 
  • Add molasses and egg and mix just until combined. 
  • Add sifted dry ingredients and mix just until incorporated. 
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C).
  • Prepare baking trays by lining with parchment paper or coating with cooking spray or butter. 
  • Place white sugar in a shallow dish.
  • Roll the dough loosely and form into 1-1/2 inch balls. Do not over handle the dough or it will become sticky. 
  • Roll the dough balls in the white sugar.
  • Place sugar-coated dough balls on prepared baking tray 2 inches apart; 12 on a tray, 3 across and 4 down.
  • Sprinkle tops of dough balls with a pinch more white sugar.
  • Bake one tray at a time in the center of the oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Bake times will vary depending on oven.
  • Let stand 30 seconds then carefully remove from tray and place on wire rack to cool. 
  • Makes 4 dozen cookies.
  • Allow to cool completely and store in a covered container for up to 6 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Notes

Nutrition Per Serving
  • Servings: 48
  • Amount per serving | % Daily Value*
  • Calories: 73
  • Total Fat: 3.1g | 4%
  • Saturated Fat: 1.9g | 9%
  • Cholesterol: 12mg | 4%
  • Sodium: 256mg | 11%
  • Total Carbohydrate: 11g | 4%
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.3g | 1%
  • Total Sugars: 8.16g
  • Protein: 0.8g
  • Vitamin D: 2mcg | 12%
  • Calcium: 10mg | 1%
  • Iron: 0mg | 2%
  • Potassium: 40mg | 1%
    • *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 213mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 94IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cookies, molasses
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