Nutmeg Molasses Cookies Recipe

Name: Nutmeg Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup shortening; 1/3 cup molasses; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 large eggs; granulated sugar

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup shortening
1/3 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
granulated sugar

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees; combine the flour, baking soda, spices and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
2
Beat the sugar, shortening, molasses and vanilla at medium speed until creamy.
3
Add eggs, beating well after each; gradually add flour mixture, mixing at low speed until blended.
4
Beat at medium speed until thick dough forms; shape into 1 1/2 inch balls.
5
Place 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets; flatten with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
6
Bake for 10 minutes or until cookies look dry, transfer to a wire rack to cool.

696

kcal

Calories

Fat

145

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Nutmeg 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.

Nutmeg Molasses Cookies

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