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Soft Molasses Thumbprint Cookies

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Soft molasses thumbprint cookies are a not-too-sweet treat, They travel well and the plain version is good with a slice of cheese or dab of peanut butter.

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Crosby’s Fancy Molasses
  • 1/4 cup strong tea with 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda (can use hot water)
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar (or 1 tsp. white vinegar or lemon juice)*
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 1/2 – 3 cups flour (plus more for rolling out)
  • Jam (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl cream butter and sugar. Add egg and beat well. Add molasses and tea mixture and beat until well combined.
  2. In another bowl combine the ginger, cream of tartar and flour (start with 2 ½ cups). Add dry to wet ingredients and mix well.
  3. Scrape dough out onto a lightly floured counter and gently knead in additional four until the dough is no longer sticky.
  4. Roll out ¼” thick and cut into rounds.
  5. With your thumb press a gentle dent in the top of the cookie and fill with ½ tsp. of jam.
  6. Bake at 350 F on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 10-14 minutes.

Notes

*If using vinegar or lemon juice in place of cream of tartar, add it with the molasses mixture.

Find it online: https://www.crosbys.com/soft-molasses-thumbprint-cookies/