Soft Molasses Cookies Recipe

Name: Soft Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 3/4 cup molasses (regular); 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses (get it in a health food store); 1 cup shortening, melted; 1 cup milk; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 3 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon ginger; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon clove; 5 cups flour; extra sugar, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup molasses (regular)
1/4 cup blackstrap molasses (get it in a health food store)
1 cup shortening, melted
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons vinegar
3 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon clove
5 cups flour
extra sugar, for sprinkling

1
Mix the milk and vinegar and set aside for a minute.
2
In a large bowl mix well the sugar, both molasses and shortening (if you don't have the Black Strap you can use the regular but the taste is much better with the black strap).
3
Add the milk and vinegar mixture.
4
Add the dry ingredients mixing well.
5
Refrigerate for 1 hour.
6
Roll out on a floured board and cut in circle the size you want (I usually do one about 3 inches).
7
Sprinkle the tops with some sugar.
8
Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 7-8 minute.
9
Don't overbake them, just till done.

787

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup molasses (regular), 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses (get it in a health food store), 1 cup shortening, melted, and more.

Yes, 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.

Soft Molasses Cookies

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