Soft and Sweet Molasses Roll Out Cookies
These Molasses Roll Out Cookies may have the same appearance as gingerbread cookies and a similar depth of flavor, but they're a lot milder and perfect for kids!
Servings: 24
Calories: 100kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsulphered molasses
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt and set aside.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, or with an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla and molasses, and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet until just combined.
- Roll out the dough between two pieces of parchment paper to 1/2 inch thick for softer and chewier cookies. Roll them thinner for crispier cookies.
- Cut out with cookie cutters and bake for 8-10 minutes for small cookies 12-14 minutes for larger cookies.
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Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 105mg | Sugar: 6g