Donna'S Molasses Cookies Recipe

Name: Donna'S Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup vegetable shortening*; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 cups flour; 2 to 2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/3 cup molasses (not blackstrap); 2 teaspoons finely shredded fresh ginger; About 3/4 cup turbinado sugar for rolling

Servings: persons

3/4 cup vegetable shortening*
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups flour
2 to 2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup molasses (not blackstrap)
2 teaspoons finely shredded fresh ginger
About 3/4 cup turbinado sugar for rolling

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["In a medium bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed, beat shortening with granulated sugar until fluffy. Scrape down bowl and beat in egg.", "In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in 2 tsp. warm water. Sift flour and ground spices into a medium bowl.", "Beat baking soda mixture into shortening, then add flour mixture in alternating batches with molasses and fresh ginger. Cover with plastic wrap and chill 2 to 3 hours and up to overnight.", "Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Scoop dough into 1-tbsp. balls. Roll in turbinado sugar.", "Set balls on greased baking sheets at least 2 in. apart. Bake until dry-looking around edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets just until set, then transfer to cooling racks.", "*Look for ""trans fat-free"" on the label.", "Make ahead: Baked cookies, up to 1 week, airtight at room temperature."]

575

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup vegetable shortening*, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Donna'S 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.

Donna'S Molasses Cookies

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