Ginger Molasses Cookies Recipe

Name: Ginger Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 tablespoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons cloves ground; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 teaspoons ginger ground; 2 teaspoons cinnamon ground; ⅔ cup butter; ⅔ cup vegetable shortening; 2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons molasses; 2 tablespoons corn syrup, light; 1 x cinnamon mixed with sugar

Servings: persons

4 cups flour, all-purpose
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cloves ground
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons ginger ground
2 teaspoons cinnamon ground
⅔ cup butter
⅔ cup vegetable shortening
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons corn syrup, light
1 x cinnamon mixed with sugar

1
Combine flour, soda, cloves, salt, ginger, and cinnamon.
2
Do not sift.
3
Stir to mix well.
4
Beat together butter, shortening, and sugar until fluffy.
5
Stir in eggs, molasses, and corn syrup until well blended.
6
Add flour mixture to creamed mixture.
7
Beat until smooth and pliable.
8
Pinch off dough by the rounded teaspoonful.
9
Roll into smooth balls.
10
Roll balls in cinnamon sugar to coat completely.
11
Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
12
Bake at 350F (180C) 10 minutes or until cookies appear cracked, are firm but feel soft to the touch.
13
NOTE: I usually undercook these cookies for a soft center.
14
But for ginger snaps and a crispy cookie, cook them the full time.

1245

kcal

Calories

Fat

217

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups flour, all-purpose, 1 tablespoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons cloves ground, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Ginger 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.

Ginger Molasses Cookies

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