Canadian Molasses Cookies

This recipe comes from Prince Edward Island and contains no butter.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 45 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup dark molasses
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon cider vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Step 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.

Step 3

Bake until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on pans for 5 minutes before removing.