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Nova Scotia Ginger Molasses Cookies Recipes

Nova Scotia Ginger Molasses Cookies Recipe

Classic Nova Scotia Ginger Molasses Cookies - soft, spiced & sweet! Easy recipe with molasses, ginger & cinnamon. Bake chewy perfection
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Course:Breakfast
Cuisine:canadian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • ¾ cup butter softened
  • 1 cup white sugar plus more for rolling
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup fancy molasses

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a tray with parchment.
  2. Whisk flour, spices, salt, and baking soda.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg + molasses.
  4. Mix in dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
  5. Roll into 1" balls, coat with sugar.
  6. Place on tray, flatten gently.
  7. Bake 8–10 mins. Let cool 2 mins, then transfer to rack.