Favorite Molasses Cookies
Yield
4 dozenPrep
10 minCook
10 minReady
6 hrsLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Trans-fat Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup |
sugar
|
|
| 1 | cup |
vegetable shortening
|
*
|
| 1 | cup |
molasses
|
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
molasses
|
|
| ¾ | cup |
water
warm |
|
| 1 | each |
eggs
|
|
| 3 | teaspoons |
baking soda
add to water |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
ginger
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
cinnamon
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
cloves
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 237 | ml |
vegetable shortening
|
*
|
| 237 | ml |
molasses
|
|
| 45 | ml |
molasses
|
|
| 177 | ml |
water
warm |
|
| 1 | each |
eggs
|
|
| 15 | ml |
baking soda
add to water |
|
| 5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
ginger
|
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
cinnamon
|
|
| 5 | ml |
cloves
|
|
Directions
Cream sugar and shortening, add molasses, then water, egg and remaining ingredients.
Add enough flour to make a nice thick dough.
Chill several hours or overnight.
Roll out and cut into 3 inch rounds. Bake at 400℉ (200℃). for 8 min. or until done.
Sprinkle with sugar.
