Sugar Coated Molasses Cookies
There will come a point in this recipe where you think you can't possibly add any more flour. Your mixer, if it's a small one, may even become alarmingly warm. But push on and all your hard work will be rewarded with some of the tastiest and most comforting cookies I have come across. They're great for dipping in a cup of tea or just for snacking on. I particularly like to make them to give away at the holidays.
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READY IN: 27mins
YIELD: 36 cookies
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1
- 1 1⁄2cups sugar
- 1⁄2cup molasses
- 2large eggs
- 4cups flour
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 2 1⁄4teaspoons baking soda
- 2 1⁄4teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 1⁄2teaspoons ground cloves
- 1 1⁄2teaspoons ground cinnamon
- additional sugar
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DIRECTIONS
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar.
- Beat in the molasses and eggs.
- Separately, combine the dry ingredients, then slowly mix into the wet ingredients.
- When blended and smooth, roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch around.
- Dip the tops in sugar and place on greased or non-stick baking sheets.
- Bake at 350°F or 180°C for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack, then store in a tightly covered container to keep the cookies soft.
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