Cinnamon Sugar Spiced Cookies
Warm spices come together in this cookie which will be a new favorite.
Servings: 36
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¾ cup vegetable shortening
- 1 ½ cups sugar, divided
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or silicone baking mats and set aside.
- In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer that is fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the shortening and 1 cup of the sugar. Add the flour mixture and mix to combine. Add in the molasses and the egg. Cover the dough in plastic wrap and chill until firm, 1 hour.
- Using a cookie scoop, roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll the dough balls in the remaining ½ cup sugar and place on the prepared cookie sheet, spaced 1- to 1 ½ inches apart.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
This recipe requires 1 hour of chilling time. Be sure to plan for it.
Allow cookie sheets to cool between batches.
