Preppy Kitchen's Molasses Cookies

Indulge in the dazzling flavors of the holidays with these No-Chill Holiday Molasses Cookies brought to you by Preppy Kitchen. Infused with a rich blend of spices and the deep, sweet allure of molasses, these cookies are a marvel to behold and a delight to eat. The sumptuous scent of these freshly baked treats will envelop your home in a warming embrace. The best part? You can enjoy these cookies without the wait, thanks to the no-chill recipe that gets your treats from the bowl to the oven in no time.

Ingredients:

- 2 ½ cups (300 grams) all-purpose flour

- ¾ teaspoon salt

- 2 teaspoons baking soda

- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

- 1 teaspoon ground ginger

- ½ teaspoon allspice (optional)

- ½ teaspoon cardamom (optional)

- A pinch of grated nutmeg

- 1 ½ sticks (170 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature

- ⅓ cup (80 ml) molasses

- ¾ cup (130 grams) packed brown sugar, dark or light

- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract

- 1 large egg, room temperature

- Sanding sugar or granulated sugar for rolling

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 12-13 minutes

Total Time: 22-23 minutes

Servings: Approximately 24 cookies

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Sift together the dry ingredients: the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cardamom, and nutmeg. Give the mixture a good whisk and set it aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the room-temperature butter and molasses until it's smooth and homogenous.

4. Add the brown sugar to the butter mixture and continue to cream until light and fluffy. Ensure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to integrate all ingredients properly.

5. While mixing, add the vanilla extract followed by the egg, ensuring the mixture is well combined.

6. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. You may hand stir with a spatula to pick up any bits of flour remaining.

7. Use a medium ice cream scoop to portion the cookie dough and roll it into balls with your hands. Roll each ball in sanding sugar until thoroughly coated.

8. Place the sugared dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.

9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-13 minutes or until the edges are set but centers remain soft.

10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy the deep, warm flavors of these No-Chill Holiday Molasses Cookies that will soon become your new favorite treat.

Equipment:

- Mixing bowls

- Sifter or sieve

- Whisk

- Electric mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment

- Baking sheet

- Parchment paper

- Ice cream scoop

Cooking Tips:

- Sifting the dry ingredients helps to aerate the flour and spices for a lighter cookie texture.

- Always use room-temperature butter and eggs for a smoother batter.

- Rolling the cookie dough in sanding sugar before baking provides an extra crunch and a festive sparkle.

This delectable recipe has been lovingly curated from the YouTube channel of Preppy Kitchen, where John Kanell inspires you to make sumptuous homemade dishes perfect for sharing with loved ones all year round. For more amazing recipes, head to https://www.youtube.com/@PreppyKitchen

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