Photo: Molly Mears
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
877
Calories
20g
Protein
32g
Fat
127g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Sesame | 1 tbsp (14g) | 120 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Molasses | 1 tbsp (20g) | 58 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Cloves | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup dark molasses
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 ounces candied ginger, coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 375°.
2
Cream butter& sesame oil with molasses sugar and egg.
3
Sift together dry ingredients (except candied ginger) and add to creamed mixture.
4
Blend well.
5
Fold in candied ginger.
6
Chill for one hour.
7
Form into 1-inch balls, roll in granulated sugar.
8
Put cookies about 2 inches apart from each other on a greased baking sheet (or one you have lined with parchment paper).
9
Bake 8-10 minutes.
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