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Molasses Cookies

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cups 145 grams shortening
  • 2⅓ cups 280 grams all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 200 grams granulated sugar, plus 3 tablespoons for rolling
  • ¼ cup 88 grams molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicon mats.
  • Melt shortening in a saucepan over medium heat, then remove from heat to cool slightly.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt.
  • In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix melted shortening, 1 cup (200 grams) sugar, molasses, egg, and baking soda until combined.
  • Add dry ingredients to molasses mixture and mix until just combined. Remove bowl from mixer and mix by hand for a couple of turns to make sure everything is incorporated.
  • Scoop dough with a medium food disher (#40 or about 1½ tablespoons) and roll into balls with your hands. Pour about 3 tablespoons granulated sugar into a small bowl. Roll each dough ball in sugar and place on lined baking sheets.
  • Bake 11-13 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.