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Ginger Spiced Molasses Sugar Cookies
Baked for the 2010 Serious Eats Cookie Swap by Katie Quinn, former SE intern
Recipe from Food52
Ginger Spiced Molasses Sugar Cookies
About This Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1/3 cup finely diced candied ginger (optional)
- granulated sugar for rolling
Procedures
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1
Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, salt and cloves in bowl and mix well.
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2
Beat butter and sugar together in bowl of electric mixer until light and fluffy, 3 minutes.
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3
Add egg and molasses. Mix to combine well. Stir in dry ingredients. Stir in candied ginger if using. Refrigerate batter 1 hour.
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4
Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll dough into 1 1/2" balls. Roll balls in granulated sugar. Arrange on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake in oven until set and crinkled on top, about 12 minutes. Remove and cool.
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