Molasses Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Molasses Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cup Shortening, Melted; 2-1/2 cups Sugar, Divided; 1/2 cups Molasses; 2 whole Eggs; 4-1/2 cups Flour; 3-1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger; 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves; 2 teaspoons Cinnamon

Servings: persons

1-1/3 cup Shortening, Melted
2-1/2 cups Sugar, Divided
1/2 cups Molasses
2 whole Eggs
4-1/2 cups Flour
3-1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1 teaspoon Ground Cloves
2 teaspoons Cinnamon

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["Combine melted shortening, 2 cups sugar and molasses; add eggs. Stir together remaining ingredients (except remaining sugar), then gradually blend into the molasses mixture. Chill in the refrigerator.", "Scoop out dough using #40 cookie scoop or roll into 1"" balls. Roll in remaining sugar and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 11 to 12 minutes. DO NOT OVERBAKE. They should still be puffed and look a little underdone when you take them out; they finish cooking as they cool.", "Let stand on the baking sheet for a minute, then remove to a wire rack to finish cooling. Makes 4 1/2 dozen cookies.", "Note: You can make the dough up a day or two ahead of time and then scoop and bake later."]

636

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/3 cup Shortening, Melted, 2-1/2 cups Sugar, Divided, 1/2 cups Molasses, 2 whole Eggs, 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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