Ginger Molasses Cookies

Name: Ginger Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 30
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 Tbsps finely diced candied ginger; 177 milliliters canola oil; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 large egg; 473 milliliters all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoons ground cloves; 1 pinch Pinch of ground ginger; 59 milliliters molasses; 1 teaspoons nutmeg; 1 teaspoons salt; 237 milliliters sugar, plus approximately 1/4 cup more for coating cookies

Ginger Molasses Cookies might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe serves 30. One portion of this dish contains approximately 1g of protein, 6g of fat, and a total of 118 calories. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and vegetarian diet. A mixture of egg, candied ginger, ground cloves, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Combine flour, baking soda, salt and spices in a medium bowl.

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Using a stand mixer or an electric hand mixer, combine oil, molasses, sugar and eggs and beat for 15-20 seconds until combined (if using a stand mixer use the paddle attachment). Slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

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Molasses

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Mix in the candied ginger using a rubber spatula, making sure the dry and wet ingredients are fully incorporated. Form the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 2 hours.

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Wrap

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Preheat the oven to 35

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Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

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Pour the 1/4 cup sugar into a small bowl.

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Remove the dough from the fridge and form into approximately 1 tablespoon sized balls. Coat the balls lightly in the sugar and place on the prepared baking sheet.

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Bake for 12 minutes. They will appear undercooked but will harden as they cool.

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Remove from the oven, allow to cool a few minutes, and transfer to a plate or drying rack. Repeat until all the dough has been used, about 30 cookies. They can be stored in an airtight container for 4-5 days, but let's be honest, they won't last that long.

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