Chewy Molasses Ginger Cookies

By melanieroe

Makes: about 4 dozen
Prep: 25 minutes
Chill: 1 hour
Bake: 10 minutes

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe about 4 dozen Calories 50, Total Fat (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 4, Sodium (mg) 42, Carbohydrate (g) 9, Protein (g) 1, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1/3 cup margarine, softened
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup dark molasses
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

1. Spray cookie sheet with nonstick spray; set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl beat the margarine with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the brown sugar, baking soda, ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; beat until combined. Beat in egg and molasses. Beat in as much of the all-purpose and whole wheat flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Combine the granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Roll balls in sugar-cinnamon mixture. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 10 to 11 minutes or until set and tops are cracked. Remove from cookie sheet. Cool on a wire rack.