Memo's Molasses Cookies Rezept

Indulge in the nostalgic flavor of these melt-in-your-mouth molasses cookies! This vintage WWII recipe, originally from Brer Rabbit and adapted from Memo S (Mom-Mom's mother, Verdis Pierce Reasoner), uses butter-flavored shortening for a uniquely soft texture, even during sugar rationing times. Chilling the dough is key for that perfect result. Get ready for a taste of history – these aren't your average molasses cookies!

Vorbereitung 30 Min.
Kochzeit 52 Min.
Kalorien 140.5 kcal
Eiweiß 2g
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Zubereitung von Memo's Molasses Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the molasses.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the nuts (optional).
  7. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
  8. Once chilled, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
  9. Use cookie cutters or a knife to cut out cookies. Place them onto the prepared baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

41g

Fat

8g

Carbs

6g

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Memo's Molasses Cookies?

Memo's Molasses Cookies dauert insgesamt etwa 82 Minuten – ungefähr 30 Minuten Vorbereitung und 52 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Memo's Molasses Cookies?

Memo's Molasses Cookies hat etwa 140.5 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 2 g Eiweiß, 6 g Kohlenhydraten und 10 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Memo's Molasses Cookies?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Memo's Molasses Cookies sind Shortening, Sugar, Unsulphured Molasses, Egg, Flour, Baking Soda. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.

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