Lumberjacks

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 48 Cuisine: American

Lumberjacks cookies are rich, spicy treats with deep molasses flavor and warm cinnamon and ginger notes. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons, these classic cookies offer a chewy texture and bold taste that appeals to all ages, making them a timeless favorite for cookie lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 c. dark molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 c. sifted flour
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ginger

Instructions

  1. Cream sugar and shortening together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add molasses and eggs; mix well until combined.
  3. Sift together the flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.
  4. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a greased baking sheet.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes, until edges are golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

629 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.7g 15% DV
Total Fat 34.8g 45% DV
Carbs 73.1g 27% DV
Fiber 3.4g 12% DV
Sugar 6.5g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10164.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 326.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 70.3mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 27.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11% DV
Calcium 157.3mg 12% DV
Iron 3mg 16% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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