Molasses Sugar Cookie

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

A warmly spiced molasses sugar cookie with a chewy center and crisp edges, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy baking sessions with family and friends.

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Melt the shortening in a saucepan on the stove.
  2. Add sugar, molasses, and egg; beat well.
  3. Sift flour with baking powder, salt, and spices; add to the mixture and mix well.
  4. Chill the dough well.
  5. Form into balls and roll in white sugar.
  6. Place on a greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

710 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.5g 15% DV
Total Fat 36.9g 47% DV
Carbs 101g 37% DV
Fiber 11.3g 40% DV
Sugar 25.8g 52% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12793.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 886mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Calcium 1815.3mg 100% DV
Iron 9.2mg 51% DV

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

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