Molasses Spice Cookies Recipe

Molasses Spice Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

Makes about 3 dozen cookies

• 1/4 cup vegan margarine
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1/2 cup dark molasses
• 2 tablespoons water, plus more if needed
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

1. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine with the sugar until light and fluffy
2. Mix in the molasses and water
3. Set aside
4. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, allspice and salt
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, adding a small amount of additional water if needed to form a stiff dough
6. On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough into a log about 2 inches in diameter
7. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill the dough for 1 hour or longer
8. Preheat the oven to 350°F
9. Cut the dough into thin slices about 1/4 inch thick and arrange on an ungreased baking sheet
10. Bake until the edges are browned, about 8 minutes
11. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before removing to a wire rack to cool completely
12. Store in an airtight container

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