Big & Soft Molasses Cookies Recipe

Name: Big & Soft Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter-flavored shortening; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 cups molasses; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 8 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking soda; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup coarse sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups molasses
1 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup coarse sugar

1
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, molasses, sour cream and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt, cloves and nutmeg; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
2
Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to roll.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. round cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on parchment paper-lined
4
. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake 15-18 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
5
Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap in plastic and place in a resealable bag. Store in the refrigerator.
6
Freeze cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw before serving.

1823

kcal

Calories

Fat

282

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter-flavored shortening, 1 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 cups molasses, and more.

Yes, Big & Soft Molasses 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.

Big & Soft Molasses Cookies

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