Ingredients for Soft Baked Molasses Cookies
- Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Fat Free Sour Cream
- Light Margarine
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) shortening
- Dark Molasses
- 1 large egg
- All Purpose Flour
- Baking Soda
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Ginger
- Ground Nutmeg
- Ground Cloves
- Salt
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How to Make Soft Baked Molasses Cookies
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine, 1/2 cup (1 stick) shortening, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg and 1/2 cup molasses until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix!
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft. The cookies may appear darker than you expect; bake until the centers only barely indent when lightly pressed.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these delightful cookies on their own or with a dollop of whipped cream!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
60g
Fat
6g
Carbs
10g