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Chewy Molasses Cookies
We love to make these chewy molasses cookies for the holidays! They have crisp edges, soft middles, and a rich, spiced flavor from ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom.
👥 16 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Jeanine Donofrio📖 loveandlemons
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●baking sheet
- ●oven
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or using an electric mixer, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add the molasses and vanilla and mix again.
3
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, cardamom, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing after each addition. Mix in the 1 tablespoon water.
ground cinnamon2 teaspoonsbaking soda1 teaspoonground ginger1 teaspoonwater, plus more if necessary1 tablespoon
4
Use a 2-inch cookie scoop to scoop the dough and use your hands to roll it into balls. If the dough feels dry, mix in ½ tablespoon additional water. Roll the cookie dough balls in the sugar and arrange 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Press down slightly on the tops of the balls and bake for ⏱️ 10 minutes, until the cookies are puffed and cracking on top. Remove and let cool on the baking sheet for ⏱️ 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
water, plus more if necessary1 tablespoon
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