Teething Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine the dark brown sugar with 1 tbsp water in a small bowl and stir until the sugar dissolves and forms a paste.

Mix the molasses, brown sugar paste, vanilla extract, and 1 tsp water in a large mixing bowl until well combined.

Stir in the egg yolk until the mixture is smooth and uniform in color.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, powder milk, salt, and baking powder until evenly distributed.

Fold the dry ingredients into the molasses mixture until a thick, cohesive dough forms with no visible flour streaks.

Roll the dough into small balls about the size of walnuts and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 12 minutes until the cookies are firm to the touch but still slightly soft in the center.

Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.