Molasses Cookies

from http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/

SOFT MOLASSES COOKIES RECIPE

1 cup sucanat or rapadura 

1/2 cup butter, softened                             

1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 

1/2 cup blackstrap molasses 

1 egg

3 cups flour 

1 1/2 t. baking soda

1 t. ground cinnamon 

1 t. ground ginger

1/2 t. sea salt 

Coarse sugar– optional

1. Mix sugar, butter, coconut oil, molasses, and egg in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients.

2. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet or baking stone. For extra crunch, dip the top of each dough ball in coarse sugar.

3. Bake 8-10 minutes in a 375 degree preheated oven. Don’t overbake!