Molasses Cookies

Prep: 60 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

These molasses cookies are a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors, featuring rich molasses and warm spices like ginger and cloves. Perfect for cozy gatherings or holiday celebrations, they offer a soft, chewy texture that will please cookie lovers of all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 4 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions

  1. Mix together the egg, sugar, molasses, and shortening.
  2. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt in a separate bowl, then add to the molasses mixture.
  3. Mix well until fully combined.
  4. Let the dough set overnight in the refrigerator.
  5. Roll out the dough and bake at 350°F for 12 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

697 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.5g 15% DV
Total Fat 36.9g 47% DV
Carbs 94.1g 34% DV
Fiber 11.2g 40% DV
Sugar 25.8g 52% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16984.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 881mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Calcium 348.8mg 27% DV
Iron 6.4mg 36% DV

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

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