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Classic Molasses Cookies

By: Crisco Baking Sticks® 
"These chewy, rich cookies are just like grandma used to make!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 5.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen cookies
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening or Crisco® Baking Sticks All-Vegetable Shortening*
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup light molasses
  • 2 1/4 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Granulated sugar for dipping

Directions

  1. Combine shortening and brown sugar in large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Add egg and molasses; beat until light and fluffy.
  2. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt in medium bowl. Beat into shortening mixture at low speed until well blended. Chill 3 hours or overnight.
  3. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls; dip one side in granulated sugar. Place, sugared side up, on ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on rack.

Footnotes

  • * 3/4 cup Crisco® Butter Shortening equals 3/4 stick Crisco® Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening Sticks

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 73 | Total Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 4mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I made one small change and that was using half butter instead of all Crisco. I did chill the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Pretty, soft and chewy molasses cookies with just enough of a spicy bite. I made no changes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2011 by shannon1976   view full review
Spicy, soft and delicious. Very easy to make. The only thing I changed was that I used butter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2011 by terrik1213   view full review
Very good! I used butter flavor Crisco and sprinkled the tops with cold water to make them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2011 by vivintx   view full review
these are great like they are kids loved them nederland texas
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2012 by Thompson   view full review
Fantastic! I made the recipe exactly. My process differs in that I roll my dough in waxed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2012 by glenlea   view full review
I changed some ingredients. I used veg.oil (3/4 c.)2 cups flour and also 1/2 cups rolled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2012 by Proud Canadian Mom   view full review
I am rating this based only on my family's reviews as I don't like molasses cookies. They...

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