Chewy Molasses Cookies

Total Time: 47 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 17 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup dark molasses
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

Recipe

• 1 1. put butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugarin the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. mix on medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. mix in eggs one at a time, followed by the molasses and oil.
• 2 2. reduce speed to low; gradually mix in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and salt. cover dough with plastic wrap; refridgerate until firm, about 1 hour or overnight.
• 3 3. preheat oven to 325 degrees. put remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl. using a 1 3/4 inch ice cream scoop, form balls of dough. roll balls in sugar to coat, and space 3 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until cookies are flat and centers are set, about 17 minutes. let cool completely on sheets on wire racks.