Small Batch Molasses Cookies
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Six soft, spiced molasses cookies rolled in sugar, made from one egg yolk and a few tablespoons of butter.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons salted butter softened
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2½ tablespoons molasses
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2–3 tablespoons granulated sugar for coating
Equipment
- hand mixer
- baking sheet
Directions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Beat the butter and brown sugar on medium speed for about 1 minute. Beat in the egg yolk, molasses, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and cloves. Add it to the butter mixture a little at a time, mixing on low.
- Wrap the dough and chill it for 20 minutes.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each one in the granulated sugar. Set them 2 to 3 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are set. Let them cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then move them to a rack.
Nutrition
Serving: 49g | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2.3g | Fat: 6.9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1.4mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 6 cookies; egg yolk counted as raw egg yolk (one large yolk 17 g). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.