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Soft and Spicy Molasses Cookies Recipe

Image of Soft and Spicy Molasses Cookies Recipe
  • icons/brand/timer copy 2 Created with Sketch. Cook Time: 2 Hours, 20 Minutes
  • icons/brand/silverware copy Created with Sketch. Yield: 36 Servings
  • A pillowy, soft and spicy cookie that practically melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 extra large egg
  • 1/2 cup Original Molasses
  • 3 cup flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground ginger

Directions

  1. Cream together the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and ground ginger. Mix in the egg and molasses.
  2. Gradually stir in the flour, baking soda and salt until just combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 2 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll the refrigerated dough into small balls and place on baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Do not bake for anything longer than that!
  5. Leave the cookies on the baking sheet to cool completely.