How To Make Grandma’s Molasses Ginger Cookies
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the molasses and egg, and mix well.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until well combined.
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Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar to coat.
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Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 10 minutes, or until cookies are set and slightly cracked.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy the delicious Grandma’s Molasses Ginger Cookies!
Nutrition
- Calories : 270kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 47mg
- Sodium : 305mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 42g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugars : 22g
- Protein : 3g
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