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Soft Molasses Cookies

Soft Molasses Cookies

I love the texture of these cookies but it's the flavor that's really outstanding!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Soft Molasses Cookies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
chill 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 365 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shortening 3/4 cup correct amount
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar reserved for coating raw dough balls
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt see note below
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Cream together the shortening and brown sugar. Stir in the egg and molasses and mix well.
  2. Fold in the dry ingredients and stir. Cover and chill till firm (1-2 hours).
  3. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  4. Roll the dough into 1” balls and roll in white sugar. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  5. Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes. Leave on the cookie sheet one minute until set before moving to a rack to cool completely.