Spice Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Spice Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup vegetable shortening at room temperature; 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 large egg, beaten lightly; 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; granulated sugar for dipping the balls of dough

Servings: persons

3/4 cup vegetable shortening at room temperature
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 large egg, beaten lightly
1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
granulated sugar for dipping the balls of dough

1
In a bowl cream the shortening with the brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy and stir in the egg and the molasses.
2
Into another bowl sift together the flour, the baking soda, the cinnamon, the ginger, the cloves, and the salt, add the flour mixture in batches to the shortening mixture, and blend the dough well.
3
Chill the dough, covered, for 1 hour.
4
Roll level tablespoons of the dough into balls, dip one side of each ball into the granulated sugar, and arrange the balls, sugared sides up, about 3 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
5
Bake the cookies in batches in the middle of a preheated 375F.
6
oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are puffed and cracked on top.
7
Transfer the cookies with a metal spatula to racks and let them cool.

467

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup vegetable shortening at room temperature, 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 1 large egg, beaten lightly, 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses, and more.

Yes, Spice Sugar 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.

Spice Sugar Cookies

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