Old-fashioned Molasses Slices

Preparation info
  • Makes about

    50

    cookies
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Cookies Unlimited

By Nick Malgieri

Published 2000

  • About

The dark, aromatic flavor of molasses makes these crisp cookies perfect for the first cool days of autumn.

Ingredients

  • cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon</

Method

  1. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and spices; stir well to mix.
  2. Place the molasses and butter in a large saucepan over low heat; stir occasionally until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a simmer. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.
  3. Use a large rubber spatula to stir the flour mixture thoroughly into the cooled molass