MOLASSES COOKIES WITH A KICK

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Here's my go-to combination of ingredients for the best spice cookies. They're a natural for fall, but I make them all year long. My mom says they're her favorite! -Tamara Rau, Medina, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon each ground white pepper, cardamom and coriander
3/4 cup turbinado (washed raw) sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the molasses, egg and ginger. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves, cayenne, salt, nutmeg, white pepper, cardamom and coriander; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours or until easy to handle., Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in turbinado sugar. Place 3 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 2g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Zidan Danjuma
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These cookies are so good! I'm definitely going to make them again.


James Wentworth
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and hard. I'll have to try again.


Craig Silbaugh
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.


Rana Sonu
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I love the molasses flavor in these cookies. They're also really chewy and satisfying.


Mohammad Zeeshan
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover molasses. They're also a great gift for friends and family.


Mallik Bari
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I had some trouble getting the cookies to spread out in the oven, but they still tasted great.


Momin khan
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These cookies were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Nedy Aloyce
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I've never been a big fan of molasses cookies, but these are amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


Zechariah Housknecht (RewindPlaysReal)
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These cookies are so chewy and flavorful. I love the hint of ginger.


Onyenuwe Cornelius OCN
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I was surprised at how easy these cookies were to make. They're definitely going to be a new holiday tradition.


Subhan Ijaz
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I love the molasses flavor.


mpho mahada
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.


jr motors
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're perfectly spiced and have a great chewy texture.