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Small Batch Molasses Cookies

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cookies for one, molasses cookies, six cookies recipe, small batch cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 cookies
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

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.