MOLASSES COOKIE MIX

Molasses Cookie Mix image

These spicy, old-fashioned treats are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. For holiday gift giving, I put a batch of this cookie mix in an attractive basket along with the recipe and a festive tea towel. -Barbara Stewart, Portland, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield about 4 dozen per batch.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

6 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
Additional sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Divide into three batches; store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 3 batches (9 cups total)., To prepare cookies: Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses; mix well. Add 3 cups cookie mix; beat until smooth. , Shape into 1-in. balls and roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until the edges are firm and the surface cracks, 9-11 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.