Model Bakery's molasses ginger cookies
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Dear SOS: There is a wonderful little bakery in St. Helena, Calif., called the Model Bakery. They make a fabulous molasses ginger cookie. Although all their baked goods are terrific, it is that cookie recipe I covet. Here’s hoping you can get it for publication.
Sarabeth Rothfeld
Woodland Hills
Dear Sarabeth: The Model Bakery right in the middle of St. Helena’s old downtown area is one of Napa Valley’s treasures. And they recently opened a second outlet in the town of Napa at the Oxbow Public Market. They were happy to share the recipe.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, until each is incorporated. Add in the molasses and vanilla.
In a separate large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and ginger.
With the mixer running, begin adding the dry ingredients, a little at a time, until fully incorporated to form a dough. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Use an ice cream scoop to scoop the dough into balls. Roll each ball in the coarse sugar, then place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, leaving 3 inches between each cookie.
Bake the cookies until lightly golden and set, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating halfway through for even coloring. Cool the cookies, then store in an airtight container.
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