12.06.09
Cookies
This was one of mom’s favorite cookies. I created this recipe for her many many years ago. I hope ya’ll give them a try and let me hear from you.
Mom’s Favorite Molasses Cookies:
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted twice
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
about 1/2 cup sugar for sprinkling on top
In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, 1 cup sugar, and egg until smooth. Stir in the molasses.( TIP: Spray the measuring cup with cooking spray to help get the molasses out easier.) Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger; blend into the molasses mixture. Cover, and chill dough for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until tops are cracked. Cool on wire racks. This recipe will make about 3 dozen cookies. Store in air tight container.