Old Fashion Soft Molasses Cookies Recipe

Name: Old Fashion Soft Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. sugar; 1 c. shortening or lard; 1 c. molasses; 1 c. hot water, not boiling; 1 egg; 4 1/2 c. flour; 2 level tsp. baking soda; 1 level tsp. salt; 1 lg. tsp. cinnamon; 1 level tsp. ginger; pinch of cloves

Servings: persons

1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening or lard
1 c. molasses
1 c. hot water, not boiling
1 egg
4 1/2 c. flour
2 level tsp. baking soda
1 level tsp. salt
1 lg. tsp. cinnamon
1 level tsp. ginger
pinch of cloves

1
Stir baking soda into hot water until dissolved; add molasses.
2
Cream shortening with sugar until light; beat in egg. Stir together flour, salt and spices.
3
Add 1/2 of the dry ingredients (flour), the molasses mixture, then the remaining flour (dry) mixture.
4
Mix only until combined. Chill for 1 hour.
5
Roll out and cut into shapes on a lightly floured board, using cutters dipped in flour or cocoa to prevent sticking.
6
Transfer to greased cookie sheets and bake in a preheated 350u00b0F oven for 10-15 minutes (depends upon size of cookies), or until done.
7
Cool on wire racks.

1863

kcal

Calories

Fat

290

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 c. sugar, 1 c. shortening or lard, 1 c. molasses, 1 c. hot water, not boiling, and more.

Yes, Old Fashion Soft 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.

Old Fashion Soft Molasses Cookies

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