Molasses and spice bring home the flavors of the holidays – with bonus chocolate!
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INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups all-flour
2 tsp gingerbread spice
1/4 tsp. fresh ground nutmeg
A pinch of salt
6 Tbsp room temperature unsalted butter
1/3 cup plus 2 TBSP firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
10 oz. of chocolate or melting wafers
DIRECTIONS
Spread the flour out on a baking sheet and bake it for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Combine the flour, gingerbread spice, nutmeg, and salt and set it aside.
In a mixing bowl, add the butter and brown sugar and mix until combined.
Add the molasses, condensed milk, and vanilla, and mix until combined.
Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until it’s well mixed.
Put the dough in the freezer for 15 -20 minutes to firm up.
Scoop the dough and form it into balls, then refrigerate them for 15-20 minutes.
Temper the chocolate or melt the wafers.
Dip a dough ball into the chocolate, drain the excess, and place it on the lined cutting board.
Continue with the rest of the centers, then leave them on the counter to set.
