Molasses Softies

These molasses cookies will surely make an impression during the holidays!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Grove 45 EVOO

  • 1- 1/3 cups sugar

  • 1 egg

  • 1/3 cup molasses

  • 2 tbsp dark corn syrup

  • 2 tbsp milk

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 tsp baking soda

  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1-1/2 tsp ground ginger

  • 1-1/2 tsp ground cloves

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Crystal sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees

  • In a large bowl, beat together Grove 45 EVOO, 1-1/3 cups of sugar, and egg until light and fluffy

  • Beat in molasses, corn syrup and milk until blended

  • Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves, beating until well blended

  • Shape dough into 1-1/2-inch balls

  • Roll balls in sugar

  • Place 3 inches apart on uncreased baking sheets

  • Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden

  • Do not overbake or cookies will not be soft

  • Cook 1-2 minutes on baking sheets, then remove to racks to cool completely.

Makes about 40 (3-inch) cookies

Carolina Mejia