Ginger-molasses cookies
Posted by jaynem on Nov 29, 2011 in Uncategorized |
- Unsalted butter, 3/4 c
- Light brown sugar, 1 c, firmly packed
- Egg, 1
- Light molasses, 1/3 c.
- Flour, 2c.
- Baking soda, 1 1/2 tsp
- Salt, 1/4 tsp
- Ground ginger, 1 tsp
- Ground cinnamon, 1 tsp
- Ground allspice, 1/2 tsp
Preheat oven to 350. Line 2 baking sheets w/ parchment.
In large bowl, use electric mixer on medium to beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add the egg and molasses and beat until smooth. In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and allspice. Add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix on low speed until blended.
Drop level tablespoonfuls of douh onto the prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake until cookies are browned and firm to touch, 10-12 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets on wire racks for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.