Ingredients for Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies
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How to Make Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 cup molasses.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
- Roll balls in ½ cup granulated sugar.
- Place balls onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Do not flatten.
- Bake for 10-12 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
11 g
Sugar
52g
Fat
9g
Carbs
8g
