Amish Sugar Cookies

Name: Amish Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 2 cups sifted flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup molasses; ½ teaspoon clove; ½ teaspoon ginger

Eats Now Editorial Team · 451 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Amish Sugar Cookies – a delicious recipe with shortening, sugar, egg, flour, baking soda, cinnamon. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

¾ cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup molasses
½ teaspoon clove
½ teaspoon ginger

1
Cream together sugar and shortening.
2
Add molasses and egg; beat well.
3
Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt.
4
Add to first mixture.
5
Mix well.
6
Chill.
7
Form into 1 inch balls.
8
Roll in granulated sugar and place an greased cookie sheet, two inchs apart.
9
Flatten with fork or spoon.
10
Bake in moderately hot oven, at 350 for 8 - 10 minutes.
11
Makes four dozen.

451

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, 2 cups sifted flour, and more.

Yes, Amish Sugar Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
451 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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