Molasses Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened.
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3/4 cup light brown sugar.
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1/3 cup molasses.
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2 tsp vanilla extract.
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1 egg.
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2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour.
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1/2 tsp baking soda.
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1/4 tsp baking powder.
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4 tsp ground cinnamon, divided.
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2 tsp ground ginger.
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1/2 tsp ground cloves.
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg.
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1/2 tsp salt.
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3/4 cup cane sugar.
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16 regular-sized marshmallows.
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a stand mixer, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
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Add molasses and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Then add the egg and beat well.
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In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, 2 tsp cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
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In a small bowl, mix cane sugar and the remaining 2 tsp cinnamon to create cinnamon sugar.
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Scoop dough with a medium cookie scoop. Flatten in your hand, place a marshmallow in the center, and fold the dough around it to form a ball.
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Roll cookie balls in cinnamon sugar and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
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Bake for 11 minutes, until puffed and crinkled with a gooey center. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
# Notes:
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Soft and chewy molasses cookies with a marshmallow center.
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Perfect for holiday gifting or enjoying with a warm drink.