HOLIDAY MOLASSES COOKIES

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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

3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon vinegar

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

Shati Motors
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These cookies are a holiday tradition in my family. They're always a hit with everyone.


Muddaser Ali
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I've made these cookies several times, and they always turn out great. They're a favorite in my family.


Mahmuda Akter
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out too dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Md Sarafat
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


A Asatori
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I wasn't sure how I would like these cookies, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're really delicious!


Ohemaa Esther
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These cookies are a little too chewy for my taste, but they still have a great flavor.


Tanoli Gee
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I love the molasses flavor in these cookies. It's so rich and warm.


Khumraj Khadka
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're perfect for a holiday cookie exchange.


Walid EKholy
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I'm not a big fan of molasses cookies, but I tried these and they were actually really good.


Trenelia Goodloe
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These cookies are delicious! I love the chewy texture and the molasses flavor.


Angela Sanders
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I made these cookies for a holiday party last year, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Shillah Atuuha
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These molasses cookies are a holiday tradition in my family. They're always a hit with everyone, and they're so easy to make.