Cinnamon Cookies Recipe

Name: Cinnamon Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 3/4 cup solid vegetable shortening, such as Crisco; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 large egg

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup solid vegetable shortening, such as Crisco
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Onto a large piece of waxed paper, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
3
In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening and 1 cup of the sugar.
4
Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture and combine.
5
Mix in the molasses and the egg.
6
Cover the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour, or until firm.
7
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, and then roll balls in the remaining sugar before placing on an ungreased cookie sheet, 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart.
8
Bake for 20 minutes.
9
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.
10
Store in an airtight container.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Cinnamon 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.

Cinnamon Cookies

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