Molasses Cookies

Jason Stevenson's Note:

Courtesy of Dana Walrath. Dough keeps well in fridge or freezer.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 24 cookies

• ¾ cup butter , softened
• 1 cup sugar
• ¼ cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon clove
• ½ teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips (optional) or 1 cup raisins (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Cream butter, sugar, molasses, and egg.
3. Mix remaining dry ingredients.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
5. Add chocolate chips or raisins.
6. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Bake for 8-10 minutes.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

There's no way I'd want to make a decision between using chocolate chips or using raisins, so . . . I included both & ended up with some great tasting cookies, even though I had only a few before allowing my other half to take them to work & share! I particularly loved the combo of molasses, chocolate & raisins, & suspect that co-workers did, too, since they were devoured in less than 40 minutes after being opened at work! Thanks for sharing a great recipe! [Tagged, made & reviewed for one of my adoptees in the current Pick A Chef]