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Molasses Cookies IV

SUBMITTED BY: Rhonda

"I have been using this recipe for 15 years. It is my kids favorite!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe average a 3.6 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup molasses
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Stir in the eggs, vanilla and molasses. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt; stir into the molasses mixture. Shape dough into a log 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees c). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
  3. Unwrap cookie dough, and cut into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices. Place on prepared cookie sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2005 by BRAYWORTH
I tried o make this recipe. The dough never got firm and when I tried to bake it, the cookies... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2003 by Khenry
This recipe turned out to be a sticky mess. In the morning, the dough was as soft as it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2006 by glewis
Wonderful flavor but when I was making this recipe, the dough was way too soft to shape into a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by PATTI
We just love making cookies that have a wonderful flavor, and these are great! MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Molasses Cookies IV

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 401

  • Total Fat: 18.2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Total Carbs: 58.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2.7g

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