Ginger Molasses Cookies

Ginger Molasses Cookies 

Ingredients: 

3 C. All purpose flour 

1 C. Whole wheat pastry flour 

2 tsp. Baking Powder 

1/2 tsp. Baking Soda 

1 Tbsp. Dry ginger 

1/2 C. Butter 

1/2 C. Granulated sugar 

1/2 C. Brown sugar 

2 Eggs 

1/2 C. Molasses 

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit 

2. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper 

3. Blend flours, b. powder, b. soda and ginger in a small bowl and set aside

4. Mix together butter and sugars in a large bowl and form a smooth paste 

5. Add eggs to butter/sugar mixture and beat with an electric mixer until nice and creamy 

6. Pour molasses into butter/sugar mixture and mix all ingredients together to make a runny batter 

7. Combine dry ingredients with wet mixture and make a smooth cookie dough that does not adhere to the mixing bowl

8. Refrigerate dough for a half hour to firm up and then roll small pieces of dough in your hand and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.

9. Flatten dough balls with a fork dipped in flour and press to make a flat round shape

10. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes and then remove from oven and place cookies on a wire rack to cool completely. 

Servings:   27 cookies