Chewy Molasses-Ginger Cookies

By Jackie618

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1-1/4 all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1-1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1-1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1-1/2 sticks softened butter
• 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup molasses
• peppermint kisses

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

- Mix flour, baking soda, and spices in a bowl
- Blend together sugar, brown sugar, and butter until fluffy
- Add egg yolk, vanilla, and molasses
- Slowly add dry ingredients until well combined
- Roll dough into 1-1/2 inch balls, roll in granulated sugar, and place 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet
- Bake for about 11 minutes
- When cookies are done baking, stick a kiss onto each and press in gently.