Chewy Molasses Ginger Cookies
Enjoy the rich and comforting flavors of these chewy molasses ginger cookies. A perfect balance of sweetness and spice, these cookies are sure to become a favorite treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Ingredients | |
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| ⅓ | cup butter or margarine, softened |
| ¾ | cup brown sugar, packed |
| ¼ | cup dark molasses |
| 1 | teaspoon ground ginger |
| 1 | teaspoon ground cinnamon |
| 1 | egg |
| 1 ½ | cups all-purpose flour |
| ½ | cup whole wheat flour |
| ½ | teaspoon cinnamon |
| ¼ | cup granulated sugar |
Instructions
Preparation Instructions | |
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| 1. | Begin by beating the butter on medium-high speed in a large mixing bowl for 2 minutes. |
| 2. | Next, beat in the brown sugar until well combined. |
| 3. | Add the dark molasses, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon; mix thoroughly. Then add the egg and incorporate as much of the all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour with the electric mixer. Stir in any remaining flour by hand. |
| 4. | Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together. |
| 5. | Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare 3-4 cookie sheets by spraying them with non-stick cooking spray. |
| 6. | Shape the cookie dough into 1-inch balls, then roll them in a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon. |
| 7. | Place the cookie dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. |
| 8. | Bake the cookies for 8-12 minutes, or until they are set and the tops have cracked. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 53.8 kcal |
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 1.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Sugar | 5.4 g |
Published on Aug 05, 2024 by Luminița