Dessert for 24
Ginger Molasses Cookies
These spiced molasses cookies form a soft dough, roll in sugar, and bake until puffed with set edges.
Typical price
$0.45for 4 servings
$0.11 per serving$0.45 for 4
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- 23 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.70 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsBaking powder and sodaSugar and brown sugarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup molasses
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets.
- Whisk the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat the butter and sugar until creamy, then beat in the egg, water, and molasses.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the molasses mixture until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 24 balls and coat each ball with sugar.
- Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, then cool them on the baking sheets.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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