Ingredients for Granny's Molasses Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening
- ¾ cup granulated sugar + ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Maple Flavoring
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Clove
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
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How to Make Granny's Molasses Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of shortening and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in ½ cup molasses, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon maple flavoring.
- In a separate bowl, sift together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Roll the balls in ½ cup granulated sugar.
- Place the balls onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Gently flatten each ball slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
79 g
Sugar
496g
Fat
101g
Carbs
76g
