Molasses Cookies Recipe

Name: Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 2 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 cups dark molasses; 3/4 cup water; 1/4 cup rum; 7 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; Pecan halves

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups dark molasses
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup rum
7 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Pecan halves

1
Cream shortening in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating well.
2
Dissolve soda in molasses in a small mixing bowl; stir until well blended, and set aside. Combine water and rum, stirring well; set aside.
3
Sift together flour, salt, and spices in a large mixing bowl; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with reserved molasses and rum mixtures, beginning and ending with flour mixture, stirring well after each addition. Divide dough in half; wrap each half in waxed paper, and chill overnight.
4
Work with one half of dough, keeping remaining dough chilled until ready to use. Roll to 1/8-inch thickness on a well-floured surface. Cut with a diamond- shaped cutter. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets, and firmly press a pecan half in center of each cookie.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp. Remove from cookie sheets, and cool on wire racks. Repeat procedure with remaining dough and pecans.

1154

kcal

Calories

Fat

260

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: 1 cup shortening, 2 cups sugar, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 cups dark molasses, and more.

Yes, 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.

Molasses Cookies

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