Canadian Molasses Cookies Recipe

Canadian Molasses Cookies Recipe

  • 1 cup dark molasses
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the molasses, brown sugar, vinegar, and egg. Sift together the flour, baking soda, ginger and salt; add to molasses mixture. Mix until well blended. Spoon the dough by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  3. Bake until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on pans for 5 minutes before removing.