Molasses Cookies

Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies


Molasses cookies are by far my favorite cookie. Every once in a while I just crave a tasty cookie with a glass of cold milk, and these always fill the void. They are a quick to make as well...no intensive prep or long cook time.



EQUIPMENT
Stand Mixer
Large Bowl
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Cookie Sheets
Small Bowl



INGREDIENTS
2C. All-Purpose Flour
1 1/2t Baking Soda
1t Ground Nutmeg
1/2t Salt
1 1/2C Sugar
3/4C Unsalted Butter, Softened
1 Egg
1/4C Molasses


Preheat oven to 350

Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt

Set aside 1/2 cup of the sugar.

Beat together remaining sugar and butter. When creamy and combined, add egg and molasses until combined. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until all is incorporated.

Roll dough into 1 tablespoon size balls, roll in reserved sugar. Arrange on sheet pan about 3-inches apart. Cook 10-15 miniutes.
Let cool 1 minute before transferring to cooling rack.



Comer!