Ginger Molasses Cookies

Difficulty Easy
Portions: 12
Total 72 min

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 4 Teaspoons Ginger Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon Powder (optional)
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 3/4 Cup Margarine (room temperature)
  • 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar (plus an additional 1/4 cup for rolling)
  • 2 Tablespoons Molasses
  • 2 tablespoons CARNATION® Full Cream Evaporated Milk
  • 1 large Egg

Instructions

  • 1.  In a bowl combine flour, baking soda, ginger powder, cinnamon powder and salt. Set aside.
  • 2.  Using a hand/stand mixer, cream margarine, brown sugar and granulated sugar and molasses until well combined.
  • 3.  Add, Evaporated Milk and egg, scraping down the sides when necessary.
  • 4.  Add flour mixture 1 cup at a time and mix just until there are no more streaks of flour (approx. 2 minutes) Set aside in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  • 5.  Place additional ¼ cup of sugar into a bowl and set aside. Using a tablespoon, scoop chilled cookie dough and shape them into balls. Toss in the sugar and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  • 6.  Bake in a 350°F/180°C oven for 12-15minutes. Bottoms should be brown and crisp.