Molasses Sugar Cookies
Molasses sugar cookies offer a perfect balance of rich molasses flavor with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. Their chewy texture and sweet sugar coating make them a delightful treat for holidays or everyday snacking, appealing to those who enjoy classic, spiced cookies with a satisfying crunch and soft interior.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream shortening with 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and molasses; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, soda, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and cloves.
- Gradually add about 1/4 of the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing until smooth after each addition.
- Chill the dough for 1 hour.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in sugar.
- Place the cookies 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 325°F for 10 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).