Molasses Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Molasses Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. solid vegetable shortening; 1/4 c. light unsulfured molasses; 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground ginger; pinch of ground nutmeg; 1 c. sugar; 1 egg; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves; 1/2 tsp. salt; additional sugar

Servings: persons

3/4 c. solid vegetable shortening
1/4 c. light unsulfured molasses
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
pinch of ground nutmeg
1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
additional sugar

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Butter heavy large cookie sheets.
3
Melt shortening in heavy small saucepan over low heat.
4
Pour into large bowl and let stand until cool, but not set.
5
Mix in 1 cup sugar, molasses and egg.
6
Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, salt and nutmeg in a small bowl.
7
Stir into shortening mixture.
8
Cover and refrigerate dough for 10 minutes.

708

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. solid vegetable shortening, 1/4 c. light unsulfured molasses, 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Molasses Sugar 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 Sugar Cookies

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