Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup molasses (blackstrap molasses preferred)
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Stir in the molasses until combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoon onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information: (Per Serving - assuming 8 cookies per recipe)
Calories: 250, Fat: 12g, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- These cookies are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside with a rich molasses flavor.
- The blackstrap molasses gives them a unique, slightly bitter-sweet taste that is popular in American baking.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are fantastic! The molasses flavor is so rich and delicious."
- "I love the crispy exterior and soft interior of these cookies."
- "This is a great recipe for a unique flavor in cookies."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use soft butter for this recipe, as it will make mixing easier.
- Do not overbake the cookies; they will continue to cook and firm up as they cool.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for best results. Enjoy!
