How to Make Old-Fashioned Molasses Cookies with a Twist

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Make Old-Fashioned Molasses Cookies with a Twist

It is time you made and ate Old Fashioned Grandma's Molasses Cookies. Here is the recipe with a few twists to try.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Gather these ingredients.
* 2 cups all-purpose flour,
* 2 teaspoons baking soda
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
* 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
* 1 1/4 cups butter, at room temperature, (2 1/2 sticks)
* 1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
* 1 large egg
* 1/4 cup molasses
Step 2

Combine all ingredients and beat with an electric mixer at low speed until well mixed, about 3 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until dough is firm.
Step 3

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 4

By rounded tablespoons, roll the chilled dough into balls, and roll each in sugar.
Step 5

Using a greased cookie sheet place 2 inches apart and bake. Bake approx 13 - 15 to minutes or until slightly firm.
Step 6

TWIST: Use 1 cup sour cream to create very soft Molasses Cookies!
Step 7

TWIST: Dip the top of the cookie dough balls into sugar. Slightly flatten with a moist spoon. Tops will be crispy.
Step 8

TWIST: Add 1 cup chocolate chips. Yummy!
Step 9

TWIST: Add 1 cup quick-cooking oats for a great tasting Oatmeal Molasses cookie!
Step 10

TWIST: Be sure to try out Grandma's Robust Molasses All Natural, Unsulphured. Robust is a less sweet product than Original. It is hardier flavored product with a darker, richer color. It has a higher iron content than Original Grandmas Molasses. Unsulphured means it contains no additives. It is organic, fat-free, and Kosher. Plus on the label you will find Gingerbread and Gingersnap Recipes!