Apple-Molasses Drop Cookies Recipe

Name: Apple-Molasses Drop Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 cup molasses; 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 cup boiling water; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped peeled apple; 2 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened; Grated lemon rind

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup molasses
3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup boiling water
1 1/2 cups finely chopped peeled apple
2 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
Grated lemon rind

1
Cream shortening in a large mixing bowl; gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg; beat well. Add molasses and 1 tablespoon lemon juice, stirring well.
2
Sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger in a medium mixing bowl; add to creamed mixture alternately with boiling water, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir well after each addition. Fold in chopped apple. Chill dough 1 hour.
3
Drop dough by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets, and cool on wire racks.
4
Combine powdered sugar, butter, and remaining lemon juice in a small mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth. Spread evenly over tops of cooled cookies. Sprinkle each with grated lemon rind.

1435

kcal

Calories

Fat

188

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Apple-Molasses Drop 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.

Apple-Molasses Drop Cookies

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