Treacle Cookies
Gooey ginger cookies with crunchy sugar coating. The perfect warming cookie for wintertime. Was inspired to post this recipe from a conversation I had on a discord chat.
Prep Time30 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time40 mins
¾ cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
¾ cup molasses
1 egg
2 tsp fresh grated ginger
2 ¼ cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp salt
heavy cream for dipping
powdered sugar for coating
1Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon sheet.
2In a mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the shortening and brown sugar until smooth.
3Add the molasses, egg and ground ginger and beat until well incorporated.
4In a medium bowl, combine molasses, egg, ground cinnamon, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet 1/2 cup at a time beating between additions. Continue until a firm dough is formed.
5Remove golf ball-sized portions of the dough and roll into a ball. Dip the balls into some heavy cream and then coat with powdered sugar.
6Place on baking sheet, leaving at least two inches for the cookies to spread. Place into the oven and bake for 10 to 15 mins.
7Remove from the oven and let the cookie cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Afterwards remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Ingredients
¾ cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
¾ cup molasses
1 egg
2 tsp fresh grated ginger
2 ¼ cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp salt
heavy cream for dipping
powdered sugar for coating
Directions
1Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon sheet.
2In a mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the shortening and brown sugar until smooth.
3Add the molasses, egg and ground ginger and beat until well incorporated.
4In a medium bowl, combine molasses, egg, ground cinnamon, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet 1/2 cup at a time beating between additions. Continue until a firm dough is formed.
5Remove golf ball-sized portions of the dough and roll into a ball. Dip the balls into some heavy cream and then coat with powdered sugar.
6Place on baking sheet, leaving at least two inches for the cookies to spread. Place into the oven and bake for 10 to 15 mins.
7Remove from the oven and let the cookie cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Afterwards remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
AuthorMicaela SearsCategoryBakes, Dessert, SweetDifficultyBeginner