Clove and Molasses Cookies
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 176kcal
Ground clove is a very common ingredient in holiday baking, but for the most part, it's hidden in a blend of other spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Spiced Clove Cookies omit all of those and place ground cloves at the forefront. Cloves are described as having a hot taste, so these cookies are strongly flavoured and perfectly paired with hot tea.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 5 teaspoons ground cloves
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy - about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the egg and molasses. Beat in until combined.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, and 4 teaspoons of ground cloves. Add to the butter mixture and beat until just combined.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- Portion the dough into slightly heaping teaspoons and roll into balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to finish cooling.
- Once fully cooled, roll each of the cookies in the confectioner's sugar and place them in a single layer back onto the cooling rack. Dust the tops of the cookies with the remaining teaspoon of ground cloves.
- Pack cookies into a food-safe container with a tight-fitting lid. Store at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg