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 c. molasses; 1 c. sugar; 1 c. shortening, melted; 1 egg, beaten; 4 tsp. soda; 2/3 c. hot water; 5 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar; 3 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. vanilla

Servings: persons

1 c. molasses
1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening, melted
1 egg, beaten
4 tsp. soda
2/3 c. hot water
5 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
3 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

1
Mix the melted shortening with the sugar and molasses; blend thoroughly.
2
Add the beaten egg and the soda which has been dissolved in the hot water.
3
Mix in the vanilla.
4
Have ready the flour which has been mixed and sifted with the cream of tartar, spices and salt; add and mix thoroughly.
5
Let stand in a cool place for 1/2 to 1 hour.
6
Roll to about 1/8-inch thickness.
7
Cut and place on greased cookie tins.
8
Bake in 400u00b0 oven until done. Watch the baking because molasses products burn easily at this temperature, but a softer cookie results.

1379

kcal

Calories

Fat

292

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: 1 c. molasses, 1 c. sugar, 1 c. shortening, melted, 1 egg, beaten, 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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