UP SOME
Holiday CHEER
Featured on the cover Culinary Arts student Diego Rojas
Metro Technology Centers Preparing for Life
May the blessings and joys of family and friends surround your table this holiday season. From the entire Metro Tech Family
Ginger-Snap Molasses Cookies
2022
½ c softened butter 2 c sugar ½ c blackstrap molasses 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 4 ½ flour 4 tsp baking soda 2 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp ground all spice 1 tsp ginger 1 tsp salt ½ c sugar (separated & set aside)
Preheat oven to 350. Mix all dry ingredients and set aside. Cream butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy (around 5 minutes). Add eggs one at a time allowing them to fully incorporate before adding the next one. Add vanilla. Turn mixer down to low, and add dry ingredients. Mix until flour is completely incorporated. Scoop 2-inch balls onto a parchment lined sheet pan, take the ½ cup of sugar that was set aside, and use the bottom of a damp glass to coat with sugar and use press each cookie gently to leave a sugar topping. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
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