Spicy Molasses Cookies

Serves: 16 Save

Ingredients (15)

  • 4 tablespoons raw (turbinado) sugar, divided
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour*
  • 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper (a couple of twists’ worth)
  • 1/4 cup light or dark molasses
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar or Muscovado sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Learn how to make this recipe at Cookie and Kate