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Ginger Molasses Cookies

Oatmeal Molasses Cookies

LeAnn
Oatmeal molasses cookies make the perfect bite of delicious ginger and molasses flavors with a chewy center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 142 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup quick rolled oats
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus another 1/2 cup to roll cookies in)
  • 1/2 cup light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Grandma's molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Stir together the flour, quick rolled oats, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt in a large bowl.
  • Blend the shortening, sugar, molasses, egg and vanilla into the batter and beat well for 2 minutes with an electric mixer.
  • Cover and chill the dough for 30-45 minutes.
  • Form the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and roll in about 1/2 cup of sugar in a small bowl.
  • Place the cookies 2" apart on a greased cookie sheet.  You can also use parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet.  Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.  Remove the cookies while they are still soft and gooey inside.  When you see them start to crack they are done.
  • Let cookies cool for at least a minute before removing them to a cooling rack.
  • Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal
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