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SANDRA'S SPICE 'N EVERYTHING NICE COOKIES

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I was in a creatively baking mood today when I came up with this new recipe for these light, lovely, and spicy cookies! I've made this recipe so it creates only 3-1/2 dozen, which works incredibly nice in a smaller batch for our 2-person household... Yields: (3-1/2 doz) Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 10-12 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus more for rolling cookie balls) 1/2 cup quality molasses 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon fine-grain salt METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Set a couple of baking sheets aside lined with silpat liners or parchment paper. Set a baking rack aside as well for cookies to fully cool. Place a 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a small bowl (to roll formed cookies into prior to baking). In a stand mixer bowl, add butter, sugar and molasse...

SANDRA�S MOLASSES-KISSED CHEWY OATMEAL-RAISIN COOKIES

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This cookie recipe creation yesterday turned out phenomenal! Back in the kitchen today, upon request, to bake an additional double batch ~ Gotta keep my guys happy... Yields: 30 (Appx.) Prep Time: 15 Mins. Bake: 8 to 10 Mins. INGREDIENTS � cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature � cup + 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons molasses (spray spoon first) 1 large egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon double-acting baking powder (or regular) 1/4 teaspoon baking soda � teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Pinch of salt � cup + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 1-1/2 old-fashioned oats (not quick cooking) � cup raisins METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a couple of baking sheets with a silpat liner or parchment paper; set aside. Beat butter and sugars in a large bowl with hand mixer (or stand mixer with paddle attachment) on medium-high speed until fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg, vanilla extract , baking powder a...