Brown Sugar, Molasses, Nut Cookies (Christmas) Recipe

Name: Brown Sugar, Molasses, Nut Cookies (Christmas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dark brown sugar, packed; 2 cups molasses; 2 cups shortening or 2 cups lard, melted; 4 eggs; 1/4 cup ground aniseed; 2 3/4 teaspoons baking soda, dissolved in; 1/2 cup boiling water; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 4 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 1/2 teaspoons cloves; 2 teaspoons allspice; 8 cups flour; 2 cups nuts, chopped; powdered sugar, to ice; decorative candies (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups dark brown sugar, packed
2 cups molasses
2 cups shortening or 2 cups lard, melted
4 eggs
1/4 cup ground aniseed
2 3/4 teaspoons baking soda, dissolved in
1/2 cup boiling water
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons cinnamon
2 1/2 teaspoons cloves
2 teaspoons allspice
8 cups flour
2 cups nuts, chopped
powdered sugar, to ice
decorative candies (optional)

1
In a large bowl, cream together the sugar, shortening, molasses, and eggs until smooth.
2
Mix in all remaining ingredients, beating well.
3
Cover and refrigerate until firm enough to handle (2 1/2 hours to overnight).
4
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
5
Roll out dough (small amounts at a time) on well-floured surface until 1/8-inch thick.
6
Cut with cookie cutters.
7
Bake until golden brown (10-15 minutes).
8
Dust with powdered sugar.
9
Decorate with colored candies.

1712

kcal

Calories

Fat

295

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dark brown sugar, packed, 2 cups molasses, 2 cups shortening or 2 cups lard, melted, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Brown Sugar, Molasses, Nut Cookies (Christmas) 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.

Brown Sugar, Molasses, Nut Cookies (Christmas)

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