Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons ground ginger
  • 3/4 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
  • 1/3 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and sugar. Beat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until it combined and fluffy. Add the eggs, molasses and vanilla extract and continue to stir until combined fully.
  • Whisk the two flours, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and salt in a small mixing bowl.
  • Mix the dry ingredients into the molasses mixture and stir until a dough forms.
  • Divide the dough into two equal parts. Shape each piece into a roll that is roughly 16×2 inches, or 1/2 inch thickness. Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Let the cookie loaves cool for 15 minutes. Use a very shark knife to slice into 1/2 inch thick pieces and place cut side down onto the baking tray. Bake an additional 10 minutes on each side at a lower temperature of 325 degrees.
  • Drizzle with your favorite frosting.