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Ginger Molasses Cookies

Ginger Molasses Cookies: Soft, Spicy Bliss for the Holidays

These Ginger Molasses Cookies are soft, spicy treats perfectly merging ginger and molasses, ideal for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Bars & Brownies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (Softened) Margarine works for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar For a deeper flavor, substitute with brown sugar.
  • 0.5 cup Molasses Consider using blackstrap molasses for a bolder taste.
  • 1 large Egg A vegan option can use flaxseed meal mixed with water.
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour You can use whole wheat flour for a healthier choice.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh for the best rise.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Freshly ground spices amplify flavor intensity.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness and enhances overall flavor.
For the Eggnog Buttercream
  • 0.5 cup Eggnog Spiked eggnog offers an adult twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Using pure extract gives the best results.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust quantity based on desired consistency.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
  2. Cream Ingredients: Beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed for about 3 minutes.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Gradually add in the large egg and molasses with the mixer running on low speed.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Fold the prepared dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon.
  5. Chill Dough: Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  7. Shape Cookies: Scoop the dough and roll it into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in granulated sugar.
  8. Bake: Place the sugar-coated cookie balls on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  9. Cool Cookies: Gently transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Make Buttercream: Beat softened butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar and mix well.
  11. Assemble: Spread a generous amount of eggnog buttercream on the flat side of a cookie and top with another cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to chill the dough for at least 1 hour to enhance flavor and prevent cookies from spreading too much in the oven.

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