Reviewed: May 15, 2013

I can't believe I forgot to rate these cookies. These are absolutely delicious! I didn't have any shortening, so I substituted butter. The molasses makes them divine, and the spice amounts are just right. Go by the bake time as to not overcook them, no matter how they look. They are perfectly crunchy on the outside and chewy in the middle, and they stored fine for me. I love spice cookies, and this is definitely my go to spice cookie recipe now! Thank you so much for this awesome recipe! btw... For people who had flat cookies, invest in a cookie scoop. Not sure if what caused the cookies to be flat, but a cookie scoop makes a perfect cookie!

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shelley

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Lexington, South Carolina, USA

Reviewed: May 6, 2013

Excellent cookies! This is a no-fail recipe! Great flavor. Not too hard...and not too soft. Absolutely perfect cookie!

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lynette

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: May 3, 2013

Exact recipe that has been handed down in my family for generations. It is always a huge hit. I follow the recipe precisely, and, never fail to produce a superb batch. Very easy.

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buckeyealum

Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2013

Super flat but really good. A little funny looking to bring to an event or give to someone but perfect for home :)

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ilovetocookyummyfood

Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2013

Just like my Nana used to make. Great flavor and chewy, not hard. My entire family loved them! Followed the recipe as indicated.

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dvdeu

Reviewed: Mar. 27, 2013

The taste is good, but the cookies looked nothing like the pictures. No cracks, not puffy...just flat. I under baked them (8 min.) to avoid a hard cookie, so they were soft. I followed the directions completely so I don't know what went wrong? I doubt if I will try this one again...I'll try another recipe instead.

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trish-the-dish

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2013

Love these cookies! I followed the recipe almost exactly. I did not melt the shortening. I used it as is. A nice soft cookie.

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sue

Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2013

I have made these twice now. Absolutely love them!!!! Thanks for a great recipe.

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Lizzzyy

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Michigan Center, Michigan, USA

Living In: Jackson, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2013

I am fairly new to baking. In the recipe it calls for white sugar. Is this granulated sugar or confectioners sugar. I am confused becasue I see it says to roll the doughballs in granulated sugar.

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Spud14901

Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2012

These cookies turned out amazing! It was my first time making molasses cookies and I have a tendency to over bake but followed the recipe and bake time and they turned out great! Thanks for the delicious recipe!

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