John'S Roll-Out Molasses Cookies Recipe

Name: John'S Roll-Out Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons shortening; 1 1/2 teaspoons shortening; 3/4 cup dark molasses; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup cold water; 3 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 1/2 teaspoon clove; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons cold water

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons shortening
1 1/2 teaspoons shortening
3/4 cup dark molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cold water
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cold water

1
Mix together shortening, molasses and brown sugar. Stir in 1/4 cup cold water.
2
Mix together the flour, salt and spices. Add to molasses mixture.
3
Dissolve soda in 1.5 teaspoons cold water. Stir it into the above mixture.
4
Gather up dough into a ball; on waxed paper, pat into a disk. Wrap up. Chill for at least an hour.
5
Roll out between 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch thick. I thought 1/2-inch was a bit too thick, but it's up to you. Cut into shapes, specifically gingerbread men or bears. Gather up scraps, pat into a ball, reroll and cut into shapes, etc., until you have used most of your dough.
6
On lightly greased or sprayed cookie sheets, bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes.
7
These swell a little during cooking, so be sure to leave some space between them on the cookie sheets. Also, they taste better the day after baking when the spices have had a chance to meld with each other.

489

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

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: 2 tablespoons shortening, 1 1/2 teaspoons shortening, 3/4 cup dark molasses, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, John'S Roll-Out 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.

John'S Roll-Out Molasses Cookies

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