Mint Molasses Cookies Recipe

Name: Mint Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 cups flour, all-purpose sifted; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cloves ground; 3/4 cup vegetable shortening; 1 cup brown sugar firmly packed; 1/4 teaspoon mint extract; 1 each eggs; 1/4 cup molasses; 1/4 cup sugar granulated

Servings: persons

2 cups flour, all-purpose sifted
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves ground
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup brown sugar firmly packed
1/4 teaspoon mint extract
1 each eggs
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup sugar granulated

1
Sift flour again with the salt, soda and spices.
2
Thoroughly cream together the shortening, brown sugar and mint extract.
3
Beat in the egg until light and fluffy.
4
Add molasses; mix well.
5
Mix in dry ingredients until well blended.
6
Chill at least 2 hours.
7
Shape into balls the size of walnuts.
8
Roll in granulated sugar, and place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.
9
Bake in a 350F (180C) F oven until crisp and browned, about 15 minutes.

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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: 2 cups flour, all-purpose sifted, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ginger, and more.

Yes, Mint 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.

Mint Molasses Cookies

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