Molasses Spice Cookies Recipe
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Yield:
3 dozen cookies
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Total Time:
1 hr 24 mins
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Prep Time:
15 mins
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Cook Time:
1 hr 9 mins
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup Mazola® Corn Oil
- 1 egg
- 1-1/2 cups seedless raisins
- As needed Mazola® No-Stick Canola or Butter Flavored Cooking Spray
- Glaze
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1) Combine flour, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, cloves and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Step 2) Combine molasses, buttermilk, oil and egg until well blended in a large bowl. Add flour mixture, then raisins, stirring to combine. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
- Step 3) Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 2 large baking sheets with cooking spray.
- Step 4) Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake 7 to 9 minutes, or until set and no imprint remains when lightly touched. Cool on wire rack.
- To prepare Glaze: Combine powdered sugar, milk and vanilla; stir well. Spoon into resealable plastic bag. Cut small hole in corner; drizzle glaze over cookies.
- Tip: Before measuring molasses, spray measuring cup with cooking spray.
