Sweet Treat - Mild Spice Bites
May 8th, 2008 by Ali Divine Domesticity
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A delicious balance between spicy and sweet, Mild Spice Bites are the perfect treat for sipping with your morning coffee.
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Mild Spice Bites
Makes about 60
3/4 c. light-flavor molasses
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. butter (no substitutes)
4 c. AP flour
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 eggs
Milk
Coarse decorating sugar or granulated sugar
1. Combine
molasses, brown sugar, and butter in a large saucepan. Heat and stir
until melted. Cool mixture about 20 minutes. Stir together flour,
cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and pepper in a large mixing bowl; set
aside.
2. Beat eggs into cooled molasses mixture with a wooden
spoon. Stir in flour mixture. Cover dough with plastic wrap, and chill
for 1 to 2 hours or till easy to handle.
3. Divide dough into six
equal portions. Roll each portion on a lightly floured surface into a
10-inch rope. Cut ropes diagonally into 3/4-inch pieces. Brush the top
of each piece with milk, and dip in coarse sugar or granulated sugar;
place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
4. Bake in a
375-f degrees oven for 7 to 8 minutes or till edges are firm and
bottoms are lightly browned. Transfer to wire racks and cool.
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens - Christmas Cookies 1999
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