Soft Molasses Cookies Recipe

Name: Soft Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening (3/4 cup correct amount); 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup white sugar (reserved for coating raw dough balls); 1 large egg; 1/2 cup molasses; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt (see note below); 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon nutmeg

Servings: persons

3/4 cup shortening (3/4 cup correct amount)
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar (reserved for coating raw dough balls)
1 large egg
1/2 cup molasses
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt (see note below)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon nutmeg

1
Cream together shortening and brown sugar.
2
Stir in egg and molasses and mix well.
3
Fold in dry ingredients and stir.
4
Cover and chill till firm (1-2 hours).
5
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
6
Roll dough into small balls and roll in white sugar.
7
Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
8
Bake at 350u00b0 for 9-10 minutes.
9
Leave on sheet one minute until set.
10
I changed the amount of salt in here. My original recipe calls for 1 tsp of salt but that may be too much for some. A few people have made it as is (the majority) with no complaints on salt, however a few commented it was too much. I think 1/2 tsp can be used with no alterations to the recipe. I will leave it up to you either way you still WIN !

619

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup shortening (3/4 cup correct amount), 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar (reserved for coating raw dough balls), 1 large egg, 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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