These soft molasses cookies are rich and chewy with a delightful hint of spice. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy treat any time of year.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
24 Servings
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 5 g baking soda
- 1 egg
- 2 g ground cinnamon
- 1 g ground cloves
- 2 g ground ginger
- 120 ml molasses
- 1 g salt
- 170 g shortening
- 200 g white sugar
- 50 g white sugar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 200g of sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Beat in the egg, then stir in the molasses.
Step 4
Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt; gradually blend into the creamed mixture.
Step 5
Shape dough into walnut-sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 50g of sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Step 6
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until tops are cracked. Cool on wire racks.