Chewy Molasses Cookies

As a newcomer to the community I would like to share with you my own recipe for molasses cookies. I hope and encourage you to enjoy these cookies at home with your family!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 3/4 cups Flour
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Ginger
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
• 8 tsp White Sugar (seperated)
• 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 Butter (softened)
• 2-4 oz. Lemon Juice + 1 tsp Baking Soda (mix)
• 1/4 cup Molasses
• 1 drizzle Olive Oil

Directions

In one bowl

• Use a wisk to combine Flour, Cinnamon, Ginger, Salt, Baking Powder and Baking Soda.

In a separate bowl

• Using a hand mixer combine Butter, Vanilla Extract, Brown Sugar and 5 tbsp of White Sugar for 5 minutes or until fluffy.
• Add Baking Powder and Lemon Juice until fully combined.
• Add Molasses until just combined.
• Begin slowly adding Flour mix.
  (At this point the dough should be dry)
• Drizzle Olive oil to moisten and begin mixing again.
  (Dough should be thick when done) Once combined, cover and let chill for 30 minutes.

When Ready

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• In a small bowl have 3 tbsp White Sugar.
• Roll dough into balls 1 tbsp each.
• Roll dough balls in Sugar
• Place 1 inch apart
• Bake for 8-12 minutes
• Immediately cool on wire rack

DO NOT OVER BAKE!!