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
