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Molasses Cookies

These molasses cookies are sort of like gingerbread cookies, but way better. They're packed with flavor (don't sleep on the black pepper), and they've got a soft, cake-like texture. We're obsessed.

Ingredients

  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 2 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. Kosher salt
  • 3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 1/2 c. packed brown sugar 
  • 1/3 c. molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 c. granulated sugar, for rolling

Direction

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
  2. In a large bowl using a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer using a paddle attachment, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg, fresh ginger (if using), and vanilla until just combined. Mix in flour mixture until just combined. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
  3. Preheat oven to 375° and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a medium cookie scoop, portion and roll dough into 1 1/2" balls. Roll in granulated sugar and arrange onto prepared baking sheets, 2" apart.
  4. Bake until puffed up and golden around edges, 12 to 15 minutes.