Everyone's Favorite Molasses Cookies Recipe

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Everyone's Favorite Molasses Cookies
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a shallow bowl, place 1/2 cup sugar; set aside.
  2. With an electric mixer, beat butter and remaining cup of sugar until combined. Beat in egg and then molasses until combined. Reduce speed to low; gradually mix in dry ingredients, just until a dough forms.
  3. Pinch off and roll dough into balls, each equal to 1 tablespoon. Roll balls in reserved sugar to coat.
  4. Arrange balls on baking sheets, about 3 inches apart. Bake, one sheet at a time, until edges are just firm, 10 to 15 minutes. NOTE: Do not cook too long or they will be way too hard! Cookies will seem to be under-baked but they will harden a bit as they cool so they'll end up nice and chewy.
  5. Cool 1 minute on baking sheets; transfer to racks to cool completely.
  6. IMPORTANT: Store in an airtight container, 3 to 4 days. It is important to let them sit for a few days if you want them softer (and better in my opinion!).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 394.86 Kcal (1653 kJ)
Calories from fat 164.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.23g 28%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 397.56mg 17%
Potassium 203.71mg 4%
Total Carbs 54.54g 18%
Sugars 29.99g 120%
Dietary Fiber 1.14g 5%
Protein 4.17g 8%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 38.7mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 422.26 Kcal (1768 kJ)
Calories from fat 175.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.49g 28%
Cholesterol 73.79mg 23%
Sodium 425.15mg 17%
Potassium 217.84mg 4%
Total Carbs 58.33g 18%
Sugars 32.07g 120%
Dietary Fiber 1.22g 5%
Protein 4.46g 8%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 41.4mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.2
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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