Molasses Sugar Cookies Recipe
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Molasses Sugar Cookies

By: Kathy 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (56)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 3 to 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 71 | Total Fat: 3.4g | Cholesterol: 4mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by COOKIEMONSTER6   view full review
Just made a batch of these cookies and they turned out to be very good. Next time however, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2004 by SAVVYSCRAPPER   view full review
These cookies were good. They were not hard-crunchy or soft-chewy, but in between, which is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2003 by the allrecipes staff   view full review
This recipe has been revised to include a preheat step and oven temperature. - The Staff
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2008 by MrsSpice   view full review
MMMM... These are so yummy. I doubled the recipe and did half brown, half white sugar, one cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by Lucy   view full review
Excellent cookie. I used black strap molasses and doubled the spices for a cookie with a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2005 by LUVMYBOYS   view full review
This cookie was so delicious! So soft & chewy. Easy to make as well. I rolled my cookies in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by JEDU   view full review
i made this recipe and absoulaty love it. i like the choice of eating a crispy or chewy cookie...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2006 by chubss   view full review
A must for the Holidays! Very tasty and just the right texture. I baked them 8 1/2 mins on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2005 by MARMARL   view full review
Wow! I love these cookies. I convection baked them at 350 for 6 min. and they were soft,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2005 by LORR4824   view full review
I have made these a couple of times. Each time, I get compliments on them. My father in law...

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