Libbie's Molasses Cookies

Name: Libbie's Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup shortening, soft; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 egg; ¼ cup molasses; 2 ¼ cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon clove; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ginger; ¼ cup sugar

Eats Now Editorial Team · 543 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Libbie's Molasses Cookies – a delicious recipe with shortening, brown sugar, egg, molasses, flour, baking soda. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

¾ cup shortening, soft
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
¼ cup molasses
2 ¼ cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
¼ cup sugar

1
Cream shortening and brown sugar together.
2
Add egg.
3
Add molasses.
4
Sift flour, baking soda, salt, cloves, cinnamon and ginger together; add to creamed mixture.
5
Chill dough overnight.
6
Roll in balls the size of a walnut.
7
Roll on sugar.
8
Place on pan; put 3 drops of water on each ball.
9
Bake just until set, but not hard, at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.

543

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup shortening, soft, 1 cup brown sugar, packed, 1 egg, ¼ cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Libbie'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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
543 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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