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Spicy Molasses Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 C unsalted butter, room temperature
⅔ C granulated sugar
⅔ C packed brown sugar
1 extra large egg
⅓ C molasses
1 tsp vanilla
3 C flour
3 tsp baking soda
4+ tsp ground ginger
2 tsp ground cinnamon
½+ tsp pepper
½ tsp ground cloves
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
¾ teaspoon salt
Directions:
Directions:
Heat oven to 350º
Cream butter and sugars until smooth and fluffy
Add egg, molasses and vanilla and combine thoroughly
Gradually add dry ingredients and mix well
Refrigerate dough for 2 hrs minimum
Roll dough into balls, roll balls in course sugar, place on parchment-lined cookie sheet 2-3" apart. Bake 8-10 min.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Add more ground ginger and pepper for spicier taste.

 

 

 

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