Mega Chewy Molasses Cookies Recipe

Name: Mega Chewy Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup shortening; 1 ¼ cups white sugar; 1 large egg; ¾ cup molasses; ½ cup milk; ½ tablespoon white vinegar (important!); 2 ½ cups bread flour; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; turbinado sugar (aka Raw)

Servings: persons

¾ cup shortening
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 large egg
¾ cup molasses
½ cup milk
½ tablespoon white vinegar (important!)
2 ½ cups bread flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
turbinado sugar (aka Raw)

1
Cream together the shortening and brown sugar using a mixer on high.
2
Make the sour milk by adding the vinegar to the milk.
3
Stir in egg, molasses, sour milk and mix well with mixer on migh.
4
Fold in dry ingredients and stir by hand until ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
5
For best results, cover and chill for 1 or more hours.
6
Preheat oven to 325.
7
Roll dough into small balls and press the tops into the Turbinado sugar.
8
Place on cookie sheet, sugar side up (greasing not required if you are using a non-stick cookie sheet).
9
Bake at 325 for about 13 minutes.
10
Leave on sheet one or two minutes until set.
11
Store the cookies in a loosely covered container.
12
If they are kept in a sealed container they will get a little damp because of the high sugar content.

571

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

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: ¾ cup shortening, 1 ¼ cups white sugar, 1 large egg, ¾ cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Mega Chewy 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.

Mega Chewy Molasses Cookies

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