Monday, March 19, 2018

Molasses Crinkle Cookies

Makes 2 dozen (almost)

Ingredients:

3 cups flour
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
4 tsp. ginger
1 TBS cinnamon
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup molasses
1 TBS whole milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup powdered sugar

Directions:

Place flour, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment; beat at medium speed until combined. Add butter; beat 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl as needed. Add molasses and milk; beat until just combined. Divide dough into 2 portions; wrap each portion in plastic wrap. Chill in fridge 2 hours or until firm.

Preheat oven to 350º. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Shape dough into balls, size of tablespoon. Place granulated sugar in a small dish, place powdered sugar in another small dish. Roll each ball in granulated sugar, then powdered sugar. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes or until set but slightly soft in the center.

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Measurement Conversion

1 quart = 2 pints
1 pint = 2 cups
1 cup = 48 teaspoons
1 cup = 16 Tablespoons
1 Tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
3/4 cup = 12 Tablespoons
2/3 cup = 10 Tablespoons + 2 teaspoons
1/2 cup = 8 Tablespoons
3/8 cup = 6 Tablespoons
1/3 cup = 5 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon
1/4 cup = 4 Tablespoons
1/6 cup = 2 Tablespoons + 2 teaspoons
1/8 cup = 2 Tablespoons

Oven Baking Temperatures

Degrees Fahrenheit Oven Temperature Degrees Celsius
250 - 300 ......................... 121.11 - 148.89
300 - 325 ......................... 148.89 - 162.78
325 - 350 ......................... 162.78 - 176.67
375 ......................... 190.56
400 - 425 ......................... 204.44 - 218.33
450 + ......................... 232.22 +

U.S. to Metric

U. S. ________________________________Metric
3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon = 1/2 ounce = 14.3 grams
2 tablespoons = 1/8 cup = 1 ounce = 28.3 grams
4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup = 2 ounces = 56.7 grams
5 1/3 TBS = 1/3 cup = 2.6 oz = 75.6 grams
8 tablespoons = 1/2 cup = 4 ounces = 113.4 grams
12 tablespoons = 3/4 cup = 6 ounces = 170 grams
16 tablespoons = 1 cup = 8 ounces = 226.8 grams
32 tablespoons = 2 cups = 16 ounces = 453.6 grams
64 tablespoons = 4 cups = 32 ounces = 907.2 grams