Soft Molasses Cookie Recipe Recipe

Name: Soft Molasses Cookie Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 c. softened butter; 1/2 c. Crisco; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. molasses; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoon grnd cloves; 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 Large eggs, lightly beaten; 4 c. flour

Servings: persons

1/2 c. softened butter
1/2 c. Crisco
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 1/2 teaspoon grnd cloves
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 Large eggs, lightly beaten
4 c. flour

1
In a large bowl, cream together butter, Crisco, and sugar till light colored and fluffy.
2
Beat in molasses and Large eggs; set mix aside.
3
In another large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon.
4
Gradually mix flour mix into creamed ingredients till dough is blended and smooth.
5
Roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and dip tops in granulated sugar.
6
Place 2 1/2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
7
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 min.
8
Don't overbake.
9
Cold and store in tightly covered container.
10
Yield: 3 dozen cookies.

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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: 1/2 c. softened butter, 1/2 c. Crisco, 1 1/2 c. sugar, 1/2 c. molasses, and more.

Yes, Soft Molasses Cookie Recipe 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.

Soft Molasses Cookie Recipe

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