Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Holiday Cookies, featuring a warm spiced molasses base and a gooey marshmallow center that will surprise and delight everyone at your gatherings. With a crunchy turbinado sugar exterior, these cookies are perfect for sharing during holiday parties, cozy nights in, or as heartfelt gifts for loved ones. Simple to prepare and irresistibly flavorful, they bring joy to any occasion!
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- ⅓ cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup turbinado sugar (for rolling)
- 24 large marshmallows
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Mix in the molasses and egg until fully incorporated.
- Whisk together dry ingredients and gradually combine with wet mixture.
- Chill the dough for at least 1½ hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape dough around marshmallows, rolling in turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes until tops crack slightly.
- Let them cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use fresh spices for enhanced flavor. Chilling the dough is crucial for maintaining cookie shape. Experiment with different fillings like chocolate chips or mini marshmallows.