AUTUMN SPICE COOKIES

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I love molasses and spice together in many baked goods. Sometimes though, there is a bit too much molasses that overwhelms the experience. This new recipe of mine is light on the molasses and fairly generous with a variety of spices. The result is a light brownish tan cookie bursting with the tastes of the Fall Season. These are...

Provided by Garrison Wayne

Categories     Cookies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened
1/3 c white sugar
2/3 c dark brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 large egg, beaten
2 Tbsp molasses
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp allspice
1/8 tsp ground cloves
2 c all purpose flour
1/4 c powdered sugar, for rolling

Steps:

  • 1. In a large mixing bowl, place all ingredients, except flour and powdered sugar. Mix well with hand mixer or use your stand mixer with paddle.
  • 2. Add flour and mix just until incorporated.
  • 3. Make balls from dough about 1 1/4 inch. Roll balls in powdered sugar and place up to 12 at a time on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • 4. Bake in a 375 degree oven ( 350 for convection) for about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely on rack before storing in airtight container. Makes about 28 cookies.

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