Description
Enjoy the warmth of the holidays with these delightful Molasses-Spice Cookies, infused with aromatic spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Perfectly chewy and rolled in sparkling sugar, these cookies are an easy-to-make classic that will fill your home with a comforting scent. Ideal for sharing with family and friends or packaging as a thoughtful holiday gift, these cookies are sure to be a favorite treat!
Ingredients
¾ cup Crisco shortening (or your preferred brand)
1 cup white sugar
1 large egg
¼ cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon allspice
Sparkling white sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the shortening and white sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and molasses until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, blending until fully incorporated.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each in sparkling white sugar.
- Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for about 11 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra rich flavor, substitute Crisco with unsalted butter.
For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend designed for baking.
Consider adding chocolate chips or nuts for a delightful variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 36 cookies
- Calories: 130 kcal per cookie
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