Molasses Drop Cookies

Name: Molasses Drop Cookies
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 cup white sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup molasses; 12 teaspoon cinnamon; 12 teaspoon clove; 1 teaspoon ginger; 4 12-5 cups flour; salt; 1 cup milk; 2 teaspoons baking soda (dissolved in milk)

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Molasses Drop Cookies – a delicious recipe with shortening, white sugar, eggs, molasses, cinnamon, clove. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup molasses
12 teaspoon cinnamon
12 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon ginger
4 12-5 cups flour
salt
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons baking soda (dissolved in milk)

1
Cream shortening, sugar, and eggs together in bowl.
2
Add molasses and stir.
3
Add cinnamon, cloves, ginger & flour and stir.
4
Add milk (with baking soda in it) and mix well.
5
Drop spoonfuls onto baking sheet.
6
Cook for 12 - 15 minutes in 350 degree oven.

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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: 1 cup shortening, 1 cup white sugar, 2 eggs, 1 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Molasses Drop Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Baking & Desserts

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