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Soft and Sweet Molasses Roll Out Cookies
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350F.
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In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt and set aside.
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In the bowl of a standing mixer, or with an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
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Add the egg, vanilla and molasses, and mix until combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet until just combined.
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Roll out the dough between two pieces of parchment paper to 1/2 inch thick for softer and chewier cookies. Roll them thinner for crispier cookies.
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Cut out with cookie cutters and bake for 8-10 minutes for small cookies 12-14 minutes for larger cookies.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill Dough for Perfect Roll-Out 🧊Refrigerate your dough for at least 2 hours before rolling to prevent sticking and ensure crisp, well-defined cookie edges that hold their shape beautifully.
- Bloom Your Molasses 🌑Warm the unsulphured molasses slightly before mixing to enhance its rich flavor and ensure it distributes evenly throughout the dough for consistent sweetness in every bite.
- Brown Butter Advantage 🧈Consider browning your unsalted butter for 2-3 minutes before creaming to add a subtle nutty depth that elevates the molasses flavor without overpowering the mild profile kids love.
- Prevent Over-Spreading with Flour Technique 🍪Dust your work surface and rolling pin with flour, then chill the rolled-out dough for 15 minutes before cutting to maintain sharp shapes and prevent cookies from spreading too thin during baking.
- Precise Baking Soda Measurement 📏Use a kitchen scale or spoon-and-level method for baking soda to avoid excess alkalinity, which can create a metallic aftertaste and affect the soft, tender crumb texture you're aiming for.
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Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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