Soft Spicy Molasses Cookies

Ingredients:
  • 2 C flour
  • 1 C sugar
  • 3/4 C butter, softened
  • 1/3 C light molasses
  • 3 Tbs. milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • Sugar for rolling
Instructions:

In large mixer bowl, combine flour, 1 cup sugar, butter, molasses, milk, egg, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed, 2 to 3 minutes. Cover; refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350. Shape rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in sugar. Place, 2 inches apart, on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly firm to the touch. Remove immediately.


Date Added:January 01, 2002
Classification:Cookies/Biscotti
Source:Mine
Meal:Snack
Course:Dessert
Preparation:

Bake

Notes:

2006, 2007
2 Points Each; 77 for Entire Recipe