Ingredients for Molasses Drops
- 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup molasses
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup raisins
- Glace Cherries
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How to Make Molasses Drops
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease cookie sheets.
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening and 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg and 1 cup molasses until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon ground ginger.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in 1 cup chopped candied cherries and 1 cup raisins.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked. Do not overbake.
- Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
21g
Fat
3g
Carbs
3g
