Cinnamon Molasses Cookies

• Vegetarian

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs, large

• Condiments

  • 1 cup Molasses

• Baking & Spices

  • 800 g All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Brown sugar, packed dark
  • 2 tbsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 tsp Cloves, ground
  • 1 tsp Salt

• Dairy

  • 250 g Butter, unsalted

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Ingredients

• 800 g (6 1/3 cups) all-purpose flour
• 250 g (1 1/8 cups) unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed dark-brown sugar
• 2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup molasses

Directions

• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix butter and brown sugar on medium speed until fluffy.
• Mix in spices first, then eggs and molasses. Reduce speed to low.
• Sift together flour and salt and add to bowl; mix until just combined.
• Wrap dough in a disc shape in saran wrap. Let it rest by refrigerating until cold, about 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Roll out dough on a lightly floured work surface or between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/4-inch thick.
• Cut shapes out with cookie cutters and place them approximately 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
• Refrigerate until firm; at least 15 minutes to 1 hour.
• Bake cookies until lightly golden; 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before decorating.