Sugar & Spice & Happy Valentine'S Day Cookies

Name: Sugar & Spice & Happy Valentine'S Day Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup softened butter; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup dark molasses; 2 eggs; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; red and/or pink decorating sugar; heart-shaped cookie cutters of small/medium size

Servings: persons

1/2 cup softened butter
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup dark molasses
2 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
red and/or pink decorating sugar
heart-shaped cookie cutters of small/medium size

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and shortening together until well-mixed, 1-2 minutes.
3
Add the granulated sugar and beat until the mixture is fluffy.
4
Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, and add molasses. Beat until smooth.
5
In a separate large bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon together. Gradually add to the wet mixture in the mixing bowl until dough is blended and smooth.
6
Refrigerate dough ~30 minutes wrapped in plastic wrap.
7
On a floured surface, roll out 1/4 of the dough to between 0.5-1.0 cm thick. Cut out heart shapes and decorate the top with red/pink sugar. If sugar is not sticking, you can brush the tops with a little water or milk to help stick. I have a really small heart-shaped cookie cutter so I just fill a small bowl with the sugar and plop the little hearts in there, swirling them around to coat the entire surface.
8
Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are just browning around the edges. These cookies will spread quite a bit, so leave plenty of room between cookies on the cookie sheet.
9
Cool on a wire rack and enjoy!

1009

kcal

Calories

Fat

169

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup dark molasses, and more.

Yes, Sugar & Spice & Happy Valentine'S Day 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!