Ingredients for Molasses Sugar Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- Baking Soda
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Ground Ginger
- Clove
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
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How to Make Molasses Sugar Cookies
- Melt 1 cup (2 sticks) of shortening in a 3 or 4-quart saucepan over low heat.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Once cooled, add 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup molasses, and 1 large egg to the melted shortening.
- Beat the mixture well using an electric mixer until smooth and combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Form the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in granulated sugar and place them 2 inches apart on a greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
20g
Fat
64g
Carbs
3g