Christmas this year was...quite hectic. Between the rush of last minute shoppers at work (which is a terrifying amount at a candy store...), finals at school, and my own shameful last minute shopping, I didn't quite have the energy or the time to make the more elaborate desserts that I prefer to for special occasions. So I stuck with cookies.You can whip these up in no time at all, and they make quite a few. Double yay!
Molasses Cookies (makes about 35)
original recipe from Martha Stewart
2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a shallow bowl or small plate, place 1/2 cup sugar with 1 tsp. cinnamon (combined) and set aside.
2. Beat together butter and remaining cup of sugar.
3. Beat in egg and molasses until well mixed.
4. Mix in dry ingredients until dough forms.
5. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, roll dough into balls. Roll balls into sugar to coat them.
6. Arrange about 3 inches apart (they spread quite a bit). Bake one sheet at a time so that they crackle nicely for 13-15 minutes.
7. Transfer to cooling racks and store in airtight container.
These cookies go wonderfully with a glass of milk for a late night snack or with your morning cup of coffee.
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| Along with the Christmas dessert tray :) |
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