May Basket Cookies Recipe

Name: May Basket Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. light molasses; 1 egg yolk; 2 c. flour, sifted; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves; 1/4 tsp. allspice; 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. mace

Servings: persons

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. light molasses
1 egg yolk
2 c. flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. allspice
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. mace

1
Cream shortening, sugar and molasses; then add egg yolk.
2
Mix well.
3
Sift flour, salt, soda, baking powder and spices.
4
Sift into creamed mixture and mix well.
5
Wrap dough in foil and chill. Roll a small portion of the dough at a time to 1/8-inch thick. Keep remaining dough chilled until ready to roll out.
6
Cut out cookies with round or flower-shaped cutters.
7
Place on ungreased baking sheet.
8
Bake at 350u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
9
Cool.
10
Decorate with cake decorator and frosting or with frosting in a pressure can.

594

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. shortening, 1/2 c. sugar, 1/2 c. light molasses, 1 egg yolk, and more.

Yes, May Basket 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.

May Basket Cookies

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