SOFT MOLASSES CUTOUT COOKIES
I received this recipe years ago, when my husband and I managed a retirement home. We'd always put out homemade cookies for morning and afternoon coffee, and these were the first to disappear.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Frost or dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Emma Bray
[email protected]These cookies are a must-try for any molasses cookie lover. They're soft, chewy, and full of flavor. I love the addition of spices, which gives them a nice depth of flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.
Oscar Mutasa
[email protected]I love the molasses flavor in these cookies. It's so warm and comforting. The cookies are also really soft and chewy, which I love. I'll definitely be making these again.
Fun Shutt
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a holiday party. They're easy to make, and they always turn out beautifully. I love that I can use different cookie cutters to make different shapes, and the kids love decorating them with sprinkles.
Kelly Candy
[email protected]I was looking for a molasses cookie recipe that was easy to make and didn't require any special ingredients. This recipe fit the bill perfectly. The cookies were so easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. They're soft and chewy, with just the ri
Tharusha Chamoth
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The molasses flavor is rich and warm, and the spices are perfectly balanced. They're also really soft and chewy, which I love. I'll definitely be making these again.
Jaden Gullick
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different molasses cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are so soft and chewy, and the molasses flavor is just perfect. I love that they're not too sweet, and the spices add a nice touch of warmth. I'll def
Cooper Markwick
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! They're so soft and chewy, and the molasses flavor is just right. I love that they're not too sweet, and the spices add a nice touch of warmth. I'll definitely be making these again soon!
Eugene Muchiri
[email protected]I made these cookies for a holiday party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so soft and chewy, and the molasses flavor is just perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.
Peter Agbo
[email protected]These cookies are perfect! They're soft and chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness. The molasses flavor is subtle, but it adds a nice depth of flavor. I love that these cookies are also really easy to make. I'll definitely be making them agai
Owen Fox
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try these cookies because I'm not a big fan of molasses, but I'm so glad I did! The molasses flavor is actually really subtle, and it pairs perfectly with the spices. The cookies are also really soft and chewy, which I love. I
Subhash Yadav
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The molasses flavor is rich and warm, and the spices are perfectly balanced. They're also really soft and chewy, which I love. I'll definitely be making these again.
Adam Gravely
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly. I love that I can use different cookie cutters to make different shapes, and the kids love decorating them with sprinkle
Passage Owusu
[email protected]These cookies are so soft and chewy, and the molasses flavor is just perfect! I love that they're not too sweet, and the spices add a nice touch of warmth. I'll definitely be making these again soon!