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Sugar-Topped Molasses Spice Cookies Recipe

Sugar-Topped Molasses Spice Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1 pinch cracked black pepper
3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses ( not blackstrap)
1 large egg
1/2 cup sugar, for rolling

Directions:

Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, allspice and pepper.
Working with a stand mixer, preferably fitted with a paddle attachment, or with a hand mixer in a large bowl, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add the brown sugar and molasses and beat for 2 minutes or so to blend, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the egg and beat for 1 minute more. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients, mixing until the flour and spices disappear. If some flour remains in the bottom of the bowl, to avoid overbeating the dough, mix in the last of the dry ingredients by hand with a rubber spatula. You'll have a smooth, very soft dough.
Divide the dough in half and wrap each piece in plastic wrap. Freeze for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for at least 1 hour. (The dough can be kept refrigerated for up to 4 days.).
Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
Put the sugar in a small bowl. Working with one packet of dough at a time, divide it into 12 pieces, and roll each piece into a smooth ball between your palms. One by one, roll the balls around in the bowl of sugar , then place them on one of the baking sheets. Dip the bottom of a glass into the sugar and use it to press down on the cookies until they are between 1/4 and 1/2 inch thick.
Bake the cookies one sheet at a time for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the tops feel set to the touch. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and, if the cookies have spread and are touching, use the edge of a metal spatula to separate them while they are still hot. Transfer the cookies to a rack to cool to room temperature. Repeat with the second batch of dough.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	693.47 Kcal (2903 kJ)
Calories from fat	225.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.11g	39%
Cholesterol	92.01mg	31%
Sodium	708.83mg	30%
Potassium	563.87mg	12%
Total Carbs	110.91g	37%
Sugars	61.77g	247%
Dietary Fiber	2.01g	8%
Protein	7.83g	16%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	118.5mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	401.42 Kcal (1681 kJ)
Calories from fat	130.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.53g	39%
Cholesterol	53.26mg	31%
Sodium	410.31mg	30%
Potassium	326.4mg	12%
Total Carbs	64.2g	37%
Sugars	35.76g	247%
Dietary Fiber	1.16g	8%
Protein	4.53g	16%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	9%
Iron	1.9mg	18%
Calcium	68.6mg	12%

* 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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