Sugar Coated Molasses Cookies
Description: These sugar-coated molasses cookies are a delightful treat that offers the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. As you embark on this baking adventure, you’ll reach a point where it seems like you’ve added an impossible amount of flour, and your mixer might protest with warmth, but fear not! Persist, for the end result will be a batch of the most delectable and comforting cookies you’ve ever tasted. Ideal for dunking in a cozy cup of tea or simply enjoying as a snack, these cookies also make wonderful holiday gifts for your loved ones.
Recipe Category: Dessert 🍪
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Canadian, Kid Friendly, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy
Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Servings: 36 cookies
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 146.6
- Fat Content: 5.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 25.3mg
- Sodium Content: 153.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 22.7g
- Fiber Content: 0.5g
- Sugar Content: 11g
- Protein Content: 1.9g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Additional sugar for coating
Instructions:
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. |
| 2 | Beat in the molasses and eggs until well combined. |
| 3 | In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon. Slowly add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms. |
| 4 | Roll the dough into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter. |
| 5 | Dip the tops of the dough balls into sugar to coat them evenly. |
| 6 | Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto greased or non-stick baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie. |
| 7 | Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). |
| 8 | Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until they are set and slightly golden brown around the edges. |
| 9 | Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack. |
| 10 | Once cooled, store the cookies in a tightly covered container to maintain their soft texture. |
These delightful sugar-coated molasses cookies are ready to be enjoyed with your favorite hot beverage or as a sweet treat any time of the day! 🌟
