JOE FROGGERS (MOLASSES COOKIES)

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Make and share this Joe Froggers (Molasses Cookies) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by muffinlady

Categories     Dessert

Time P1DT12m

Yield 25 5-inch cookies, 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 cups flour, sifted
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ginger, ground
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup rum or 1/4 cup apple juice
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups dark molasses
1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Sift flour with salt, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and allspice.
  • Combine water with rum or apple juice. Combine baking soda with molasses. Cream sortening and sugar. Add sifted dry ingredients and water-rum mixture alternately, a third at a time, blending well after each addition. Chill dough, preferably overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375* On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough 1/4-inch thick. Cut into rounds with a 4inch cutter. Place on greased baking sheets, leaving room for spreading, and bake for 10-12 minutes. Let stand on sheet a few minutes befoe removing, to prevent breaking.
  • Store in a covered cookie jar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.8, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 391.1, Carbohydrate 63.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 31.1, Protein 3.6

Md Mustafij
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I love the way these cookies smell while they're baking. They fill the whole house with a warm, inviting aroma.


Asif Hossen
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for me, but I think they would be perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.


Asma Akther
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I've never made molasses cookies before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out great!


Mohamed Muflih
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These cookies are the perfect combination of chewy and crispy. I love the molasses flavor.


KoPhyo KoPhyo
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and hard. Maybe I didn't chill the dough long enough?


Bob Marlee
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These cookies are a bit too dry for my taste, but they're still good.


Sarisma Chaudhary
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These cookies are delicious! I love the way the molasses and spices blend together.


Bless Money
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Alfred Romero
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These cookies are perfect for a holiday party. They're festive and delicious.


Reeves Wright
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I'm not a big fan of molasses cookies, but these ones are pretty good. They're not too sweet and they have a nice chewy texture.


Ziana Martin
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These cookies are easy to make and they taste great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Shoqata 3 Dhjetori Kavaje
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I had a hard time finding molasses, but it was worth the effort. These cookies are delicious!


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


Shanto Acharja
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I love the way these cookies spread out in the oven. They're so thin and crispy.


Shakil Cp
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These molasses cookies are the best I've ever had! They're so moist and flavorful.


Jawad Ali
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These cookies were a hit! They're soft and chewy, with a perfect balance of molasses and spices. I'll definitely be making them again.