These are big cake-like cookies - a favourite on the Canadian east coast and definitely an old family recipe.
Provided by Nanna D
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 48 cookies, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Grease baking sheets.
- Sift together flour, soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon.
- Cream together shortening and sugar until fluffy.
- Add molasses and egg and beat well.
- Add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with water and vinegar combined, mixing thoroughly.
- Drop by tablespoons 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Sprinkle with sugar if desired.
- Bake in moderate (350) oven 12 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.8, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 4.4, Sodium 93.1, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 6, Protein 0.9
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[email protected]These cookies are a holiday tradition in my family. They're always a hit with everyone.
Muddaser Ali
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times, and they always turn out great. They're a favorite in my family.
Mahmuda Akter
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out too dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Md Sarafat
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
A Asatori
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like these cookies, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're really delicious!
Ohemaa Esther
[email protected]These cookies are a little too chewy for my taste, but they still have a great flavor.
Tanoli Gee
[email protected]I love the molasses flavor in these cookies. It's so rich and warm.
Khumraj Khadka
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they're perfect for a holiday cookie exchange.
Walid EKholy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of molasses cookies, but I tried these and they were actually really good.
Trenelia Goodloe
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! I love the chewy texture and the molasses flavor.
Angela Sanders
[email protected]I made these cookies for a holiday party last year, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
Shillah Atuuha
[email protected]These molasses cookies are a holiday tradition in my family. They're always a hit with everyone, and they're so easy to make.