This rich and chewy old fashioned cookie is updated with a special spice mix!
Ingredients:
⅔ cup Extra Virgin olive oil
1 cup sugar
1 egg
¼ cup light molasses
½ tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
1½ tsp Pollen Ranch Divine Desserts Spice
1 tsp ginger
2¼ cups flour
Large grain raw sugar to garnish, if desired
Directions:
Combine ingredients as given; stirring after each addition.
Stir until well blended.
Dough will be oily and should not be refrigerated before rolling.
Form dough into balls and roll in sugar.
Bake on ungreased baking sheets at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until puffy and cracked on top. Do not overcook.
Allow to cool on baking sheet for 3 minutes.
Then, with a spatula, transfer cookies to a cooling rack to firm up and cool.
Notes
The sensational spice mix can be ordered online here: http://www.pollenranch.com/spices/seasoning-blends/divine-desserts-detail Divine Desserts Spice Blend from Pollen Ranch
This recipe is adapted from the original recipe provided on the website.
Recipe by My Sweet California Life at /chewy-ginger-spice-cookies-with-a-gourmet-twist/