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Molasses Sugar Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Kathy  PHOTO BY: lovemyturtles 

"The trick to getting 'chewy' cookies is to bake them the minimum time necessary and then cool them directly on a surface (i.e. - counter, table, etc). Don't cool them on a rack! You can also store them with a slice of apple."
Molasses Sugar Cookies Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 39 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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Original recipe yield 3 to 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3/4 cup melted shortening
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a medium bowl, blend the shortening, sugar, molasses and egg. Add the baking soda, flour, clove, ginger, cinnamon and salt; mix well.
  3. Form into 1 inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.
  4. Place on cookie sheets 2 inches apart and bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool on a flat surface.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 15, 2003 by COOKIEMONSTER6 
Just made a batch of these cookies and they turned out to be very good. Next time however, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 17, 2004 by SAVVYSCRAPPER 
These cookies were good. They were not hard-crunchy or soft-chewy, but in between, which is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 12, 2003 by the allrecipes staff 
This recipe has been revised to include a preheat step and oven temperature. - The Staff MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 22, 2008 by MrsSpice 
MMMM... These are so yummy. I doubled the recipe and did half brown, half white sugar, one cup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 30, 2003 by TEDDER 
Excellent cookie. I used black strap molasses and doubled the spices for a cookie with a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 10, 2005 by LUVMYBOYS 
This cookie was so delicious! So soft & chewy. Easy to make as well. I rolled my cookies in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 9, 2003 by JEDU 
i made this recipe and absoulaty love it. i like the choice of eating a crispy or chewy cookie... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 12, 2006 by chubss 
A must for the Holidays! Very tasty and just the right texture. I baked them 8 1/2 mins on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on may 17, 2005 by MARMARL 
Wow! I love these cookies. I convection baked them at 350 for 6 min. and they were soft,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 27, 2005 by LORR4824 
I have made these a couple of times. Each time, I get compliments on them. My father in law... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Molasses Sugar Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 48

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 71

  • Total Fat: 3.4g
  • Cholesterol: 4mg
  • Sodium: 81mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 0.7g

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