Sugar and Spice Cookies Recipe

Name: Sugar and Spice Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup vegetable shortening; 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 large egg, beaten lightly; ¼ cup molasses; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ¼ teaspoon salt; sugar, for dipping the balls of dough

Servings: persons

¾ cup vegetable shortening
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 large egg, beaten lightly
¼ cup molasses
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
sugar, for dipping the balls of dough

1
In a bowl cream shortening with the brown sugar until mixture is light and fluffy.
2
Stir in the egg and the molasses.
3
In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
4
Add the flour mixture, in batches, to the shortening mixture.
5
Blend the dough well.
6
Chill the dough, covered, for 1 hour.
7
Roll leve1 tablespoons of the dough into balls, dip one side of each ball into the granulated sugar, and arrange sugared sides up about 3 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets.
8
Bake the cookies in batches in a 375 oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are puffed and cracked on top.
9
Transfer the cookies to racks and let them cool.

467

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: ¾ cup vegetable shortening, 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed, 1 large egg, beaten lightly, ¼ cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Sugar and Spice 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.

Sugar and Spice Cookies

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