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12. Chewy Molasses Cookies

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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar plus extra for rolling
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cream butter and 1 cup sugar; mix in molasses and egg well.
  3. Separately whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet.
  5. Roll dough into balls; coat in granulated sugar.
  6. Place on a baking sheet; bake 10 to 12 minutes.