I fell in love with a Molasses cookie at Starbucks year ago but they quit serving them. Since then I have been on a search for a Molasses cookie that would satisfy me. I finally found that cookie! I didn't melt the shortening, I just added it to the kitchen aid with the rest of the ingredients and let it stir away. The only other thing i change was I used a very course sugar that I found at a candy store and rolled the cookies in that. I made these at christmas and they tasted like an old fashioned holiday, not to mention my favorite discontinuted Starbucks cookie! This one is a keeper that I will make all year round.

Reviewed On: Dec. 31, 2008

I made this for some friends who brought their 3 year old son over. I though, what kid doesn't like Macaroni? And I was right! It was a total hit. the 5 of us ate 3/4 of the pan that night. I did change a few things though. I omitted the egg like some of the other reviews suggested and used 2 cups of half and half instead of 1 1/2 cups. I also used 4 cups of shredded cheese total, a combination of sharp and mild cheddar and monteray jack. I also used the whole 16 oz of processed cheese. 1/2 of the block I cubed and mixed in with the noodles and the other 1/2 i cut into slices and laid on top once the noodles were poured into the pan. On top of the processed cheese slices, I put a layer of provolone cheese (about 6 slices) and then the final layer of remaining shredded cheese. I can't say enough how great it came out. Golden brown and bubbly. My husband said this one is a keeper and I can make it any time I want :-) Thanks for the hit recipe I'll be making this for years to come.

Reviewed On: Dec. 31, 2008

I've made this for my family and for overnight guests as a special treat and every time they disappear in minutes. If I'm short on time I skip making the dough and I unthaw and roll out a loaf frozen bread dough. Easy to make and everyone will enjoy.

Reviewed On: Oct. 5, 2008