JUMBO MOLASSES COOKIES

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"These gigantic molasses cookies remind me of the ones my grandmother used to make," remembers Joan Stull of Titusville, Florida. At nearly 4 inches across, they're nicely spiced, delightfully chewy and bound to be noticed!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups butter-flavored shortening
4 cups sugar
1 cup molasses
4 eggs
8 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in molasses and eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves and ginger; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. , Shape 1/4 cupfuls of dough into balls; roll in sugar. Place four cookies on a greased baking sheet at a time. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until edges are set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Sohail Naeem
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These cookies are too sweet for my taste. I'll have to reduce the amount of sugar next time.


DAVIDE UG
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies came out dry and crumbly. I'll have to try them again.


Kukon Mia
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These cookies are easy to make and they taste great! I love the chewy texture and the molasses flavor.


EP Digital SA
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I'm not a big fan of molasses cookies, but these ones are actually really good! They're soft and chewy with a nice molasses flavor.


Elizabeth juma
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These cookies are amazing! I love the molasses flavor and the chewy texture. They're perfect for a holiday party.


neil grunow
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These cookies are so good! They're soft and chewy with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. I'll definitely be making them again.


Mohammed Fareez
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Thomas Steen
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These cookies are delicious! I love the molasses flavor and the chewy texture. They're perfect for a fall or winter treat.


taylor mccarney
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit! They're soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I love that they're not too cakey or crispy.


Alice Mary
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the chewiness of the molasses and the hint of spice. They're perfect for a quick and easy dessert or snack.


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