Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup dark molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces crystallized ginger chopped coarsely
- Granulated sugar for rolling dough balls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the butter, vegetable shortening, sugar, molasses and egg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients. Add to wet mixture and beat until combined. Stir in crystallized ginger.
- Depending on the size you would like your cookies, form into 1 inch balls. Roll dough balls in granulated sugar.
- Place dough balls onto a non-stick cookie sheet (or a sheet lined with parchment paper) two inches apart. Using a spatula, gently press down the tops of each cookie dough ball.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until outer rim is golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring cookies to a cooling rack.
Notes
Recipe By: A Thought For Food
Yield: 3 dozen
Yield: 3 dozen
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