Gingersnap Molasses Cookies

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The great Canadian debate – Gingersnaps or Molasses cookies? We couldn’t decide what to call this traditional cookie! It seems as though whether you grow up in Eastern Canada or the West, you might have a different name for this incredible bite. However, whether you call these cookies GIngersnaps or Molasses, it doesn’t matter! Everyone loves this fall spiced cookie!

These cookies are imperfectly absolutely perfect- crackled crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. All votes counted, this cookie definitely makes the list with both our families favourites. When we bring them to market, it’s always the first to sell out.

The combination of ginger, cinnamon and allspice is wonderfully balanced. It simply screams Christmas and everything fall. One bite and we promise these cookies will become a staple in your cookie jar.

Although they look royally decadent, they’re commonly easy to make. These ginger molasses cookies whip up in no time! They store amazingly well and can even be frozen… if they last that long. In our homes, when these scrumptious cookies are baked fresh and sitting on the counter, they seem to somehow mysteriously disappear!?! They barely have time to cool and the dozen is short.

Make no mistake, this cookie is absolutely different then our gingerbread recipe. A similar combination of spice, this cookie is not rolled and it’s appearance is crackled with a dusting of sugar. Don’t get us wrong, we love our gingerbread; but these cookies are something special.

Let’s get baking!

Gingersnap Molasses Cookies
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Gingersnap Molasses Cookies

Recipe by cutcookingCourse: DessertCuisine: CanadianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

2.5

Dozen
Prep time

15

minutes
Baking time

9

minutes

Imperfectly absolutely perfect- crackled crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The combination of ginger, cinnamon and allspice is wonderfully balanced. One bite and we promise these cookies will become a staple in your cookie jar.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter

  • 1 ½ cup sugar**

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 cup fancy cooking molasses

  • 2 tsp baking soda

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • 2 tbsp ground ginger

  • 2 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 tsp cloves

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 5 cups CUT Cooking GF All Purpose Flour (800g)

  • **Additional sugar for rolling. Approximately 1/4 cup.

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F
  • Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs, molasses and combine.
  • Continue adding spices, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix well.
  • Gradually add CUT Cooking GF All Purpose flour and continue to mix until flour is well absorbed. (Dough should be able to roll easily without sticking to your hands.)
  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Make 1” balls of dough and roll in sugar.
  • Place sugared ball of dough on baking tray and press slightly on the top of each cookie. Approximately 12 cookies per sheet.- leaving space between.
  • Bake for approximately 9 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool slightly before transferring off baking tray,
  • Fill the jar, it’s cookie time! – Stacey and Meg