Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups (281g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (4g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2g)
- Ground ginger: 1/2 teaspoon (1g)
- Butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks) (226g)
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup (150g)
- Brown sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Large egg: 1 (50g)
- Molasses: 1 cup (240g)
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, then stir in the molasses.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 1g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and chewy
- Rich molasses flavor
- Warm spices
User Comments:
- "These cookies are so delicious! The perfect balance of sweetness and spice."
- "They're just like the ones my grandmother used to make."
- "I love the hint of ginger in these cookies."
- "They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect."
- "The perfect comfort food for a cold winter night."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use a good quality molasses for the best flavor.
- Do not overbake the cookies, as they will become dry and hard.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it comes together.
- If the dough is too dry, add a little more molasses, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it becomes pliable.
