Old-Fashioned Molasses Cookies Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup shortening; 3/4 cup molasses; 1 Land O Lakes Egg; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; Sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup molasses
1 Land O Lakes Egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Sugar

1
Combine butter, brown sugar, shortening, molasses and egg in bowl.
2
Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
3
Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt and cloves; beat at low speed until well mixed.
4
Cover; refrigerate 1-2 hours or until firm.
5
Heat oven to 375F.
6
Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls; roll in sugar.
7
Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
8
Flatten balls with glass dipped in sugar.
9
Bake 8-11 minutes or until set.

675

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened, 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup shortening, 3/4 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned 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-Fashioned Molasses Cookies

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