MOLASSES SUGAR COOKIES II
These taste like a ginger cookie. They can be either crispy or chewy, depending on when they are taken out of the oven. Balls of dough are formed, then rolled in sugar and baked.
Provided by Karin Christian
Categories Desserts Cookies Sugar Cookies
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt shortening and cool. Add sugar, eggs and molasses; beat well.
- Sift the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, ground cloves and ginger. Add to the molasses mixture and stir until well combined. Chill dough for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Remove dough from the refrigerator and form into walnut sized balls. Roll balls in white sugar. Place balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes for chewy cookies and 10 to 12 minutes for crisper cookies. Store cookies in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 210.5 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
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Aya Abbass
a.abbass@hotmail.comThese cookies are the perfect holiday cookie.
Mdjony Ahamed
m_ahamed@gmail.comI love the chewy texture of these cookies.
Ali Ahemad
a-ali@hotmail.comThese cookies are a great way to use up leftover molasses.
Casper Botha
casperbotha@yahoo.comI've been making these cookies for years, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect holiday cookie.
Siphesihle Pitso
pitso.s91@yahoo.comThese cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They love rolling out the dough and cutting out the cookies.
Bailey Mulligan
m-b@hotmail.comI added a little bit of cinnamon to the dough, and it gave the cookies a really nice flavor.
Magobi Shafiq
m53@gmail.comThese cookies are a great make-ahead dessert. You can freeze them unbaked, and then just bake them when you're ready to serve.
Hamza safeer
hamza22@gmail.comI love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're perfect for a cold winter day.
Brittany Quito
brittany-quito42@yahoo.comThese cookies are a great way to use up leftover molasses. They're also a nice change from the usual chocolate chip cookies.
MD Rasel Ali
r-md28@gmail.comThese were the best molasses cookies I've ever had. They were so moist and flavorful.
Mosuime Mosuime
mosuime_m@yahoo.comI made these cookies for a holiday party, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
shekhar paswan
p_shekhar@hotmail.co.ukThese cookies were delicious! The molasses gave them a unique flavor that I really enjoyed.
red skys
skys23@yahoo.comI've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Luxman Chy
chy_l68@aol.comThese cookies were a hit! They were so soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. I loved the molasses flavor, and the spices gave them a nice warmth.