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Viewed: 82 - Published at: 5 years agoIngredients
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon molasses
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
- 2 3/4 to 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
Method
- In a mixing bowl or standing mixer cream together the butter and sugar until light.
- Beat in 1 egg and mix in the molasses, orange juice, and zest.
- Sift together the dry ingredients and stir them into the wet ingredients to make a soft, smooth dough, adding more flour if dough is too sticky.
- Knead the dough three times on a lightly floured board.
- Shape the dough into 3 logs, about 8-inches long, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice logs into thin circles, less than 1/8-inch thick.
- Place on lightly greased baking sheets.
- Bake cookies for about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and transfer cookies to a rack to cool.
