Molasses Cookie Mix Recipe

By sandiB2010

These spicy, old-fashioned treats are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. For holiday gift giving, I put a batch of this cookie mix in an attractive basket along with the recipe and a festive tea towel. —Barbara Stewart, Portland, Connecticut

Ingredients

• ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 Eggland's Best Egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• Additional sugar

Details

Servings 48
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Divide into three batches; store in airtight containers in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 3 batches (9 cups total)

To prepare cookies: In a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses; mix well. Add 3 cups cookie mix; beat until smooth. Shape into 1-in. balls and roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are firm and the surface cracks. Cool on wire racks.
Yield: about 4 dozen per batch.