Holiday Spice Cookies
Ginger Molasses Magic
Christmas mood meets molasses goodness and has a baby with some gingerbread essence…BOOM...best cookie EVER!! Our Holiday Spice Cookies are a seasonal favorite that pack a little punch. If you love gingerbread cookies but crave a softer bite, you’ll love these!
Equipment:
- Cookie sheet
- Parchment paper
-Mixing bowls
-Stand or hand mixer
-Measuring cups + spoons
Ingredients:
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened to room temperature (not melted*)
1/2 cup granulated (white) sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
1 egg
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 big tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
The Process:
1. In a medium sized bowl mix all the dry ingredients together, whisk to combine and set aside
2. Cream room temperature butter and sugars with a stand mixer or hand mixer on medium until combined, will be a soft yellow color
3. Add in molasses, egg + vanilla and mix on medium until molasses is incorporated
4. Slowly add flour mixture to wet ingredients, adding a little more each time as you continue to mix
5. Once all ingredients are combined, add to air tight container and refrigerate until dough is chilled (about 2 hours)
6. Preheat oven to 350
7. When you’re ready to bake, roll dough into desired cookie size balls and coat with white sugar
8. Place on a lined cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies begin to crack on the top (they will continue to crack as they cool)
9. Transfer to a cooling rack or parchment paper while they rest
10. Eat + Enjoy
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