Festive Spiced Molasses Cookies for the Holidays

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/3 cups of rich molasses
• 2/3 cup of firmly packed brown sugar
• 2/3 cup of softened butter
• 5 and 1/2 cups of versatile all-purpose flour
• A pair of eggs
• 4 teaspoons of aromatic ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons of potent baking soda
• 2 teaspoons of zesty ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon of essential salt

Step 1

Whisk together the rich flavors of molasses, brown sugar, and butter until they blend harmoniously in a mixing bowl. Add in flour, eggs, fragrant cinnamon, baking soda, zesty ginger, and a pinch of salt, stirring until all ingredients are perfectly combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough chill in the refrigerator for an hour to enhance the flavors.

Step 2

As the dough rests, preheat your oven to a toasty 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Dust a cloth-covered work surface generously with flour to prevent sticking.

Step 3

Once the dough is chilled and the work surface is prepped, roll out the dough on the floured cloth to a delicate 1/4-inch thickness, ready to be transformed into delightful cookies. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters for added charm and carefully place them on the lined baking sheet, giving them space to spread just enough.

Step 4

Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and let the cookies bake until they are firm to the touch, a process that usually takes around 8 minutes. After their time in the oven, allow the cookies to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack for complete cooling.