Name: Mountain Molasses Cookies (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1 tsp Baking Soda; 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger; 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter-softened; 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar; 1/2 cup Packed Dark Molasses; 1 Large Egg; 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

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Classic, chewy molasses cookies with a warm spice blend. A comforting treat perfect for a cozy day.

Total 45 min

Serves 24

Steps 8

Ingredients 11

Dry Ingredients
2 cups 285 g All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp 5 mL Baking Soda
1 tsp 5 mL Ground Cinnamon
tsp 2.5 mL Ground Ginger
tsp 1.25 mL Ground Cloves
tsp 1.25 mL Salt
Wet Ingredients
cup 113 g Unsalted Butter-softened
cup 120 mL Granulated Sugar
cup 120 mL Packed Dark Molasses
1 1 Large Egg
1 tsp 5 mL Vanilla Extract

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together all Dry Ingredients.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened Butter and Granulated Sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the Egg, then stir in the Molasses and Vanilla Extract.
Gradually add the Dry Ingredients to the Wet Ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are firm.
Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.