Molasses Cookies
Molasses Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground ginger
- A pinch ground cloves
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk
Instructions
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the butter with the brown sugar and molasses. Add the egg and stir to combine. At low speed or with a wooden spoon, stir in the dry ingredients and milk.
- With a 60 ml (1/4 cup) ice cream scoop, spoon about seven balls on each baking sheet, spacing them about 6.5-cm (2 ½-inch) apart.
- Bake one sheet at a time for about 15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Molasses Cookies