Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix the sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Add the eggs one by one and mix well after each addition.
- Add the molasses and mix thoroughly.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Add the cinnamon powder, cloves, and ginger and mix well.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop the cookie dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving enough space for the cookies to spread.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information: (Per Serving - Assuming 8 cookies per batch)
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- These cookies are rich in flavor with a unique sweetness from the molasses.
- The cookies are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, providing a delightful texture.
- The optional spices of cloves and ginger give the cookies a festive, autumn-like flavor.
User Comments:
- "These molasses cookies are amazing! The flavor is rich and authentic."
- "I love the combination of spices in these cookies, they remind me of Christmas."
- "These cookies are perfect for a winter treat, they are soft and delicious."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use real molasses, not corn syrup, for the best flavor.
- Adjust the spices according to your preference. If you don't like strong flavors, you can omit the cloves and ginger.
- For best results, use room temperature eggs when making the cookie dough.
