Ingredients for Long Johns
- 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsulphured molasses
- 1 large egg
- Baking Soda
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (optional, for dusting)
- Cream Of Tartar
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Clove
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How to Make Long Johns
- Cream together 1 cup shortening, 1/2 cup softened butter, and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 cup molasses and 1 large egg until well combined.
- In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon baking soda in 1/4 cup boiling water. Add this mixture to the wet ingredients and mix well.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups of all-purpose flour. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough will be soft.
- Lightly flour your work surface with 1/4 cup of flour (if needed). Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters or a knife to cut out desired shapes.
- Place cookies onto greased or parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
48 g
Sugar
259g
Fat
71g
Carbs
46g
