Jana's Corner & One and Done Recipes

A recipe was recently released from the “Mouse Ear” kitchen for these cookies which are passed out at one of their resorts. I love molasses/ginger cookies of any kind so I gave it a try.

I’m posting the recipe as is with my modifications after baking a couple batches.

Ingredients

• 1 cup canola oil (vegetable oil works fine)
• 2 1/4 cups sugar, divided
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 2 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions 

1. Preheat the Oven
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Wet Ingredients
   • In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together the oil and 1 3/4 cups of sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add in the molasses and eggs, and mix until well blended.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves.
4. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the molasses mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Form and Coat the Dough Balls
   • Place the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar in a small bowl.
   • Use a #12 ice cream scoop or a tablespoon to scoop out the dough and form it into 2-inch balls.
   • Roll each dough ball in the sugar to coat.
6. Bake the Cookies
   • Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are golden brown. For even browning, rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking.
   • Optional: Sprinkle a little extra sugar on top of the cookies when they come out of the oven for added sweetness and crunch.
7. Cool and Enjoy
   • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips

• Chilling the Dough
  • For a thicker, chewier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
• Storage
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft and chewy.
• Spice Variation
  • Feel free to adjust the spices to your taste. A pinch of nutmeg can add an extra layer of warmth.
• Serving Suggestion
  • These cookies pair wonderfully with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot tea.

We loved these so much, I made 3 batches and passed out to our neighbors. These are a 5 star cookie!