Mint Molasses Cookies
Yield
4 dozenPrep
135 minCook
15 minReady
150 minLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Trans-fat Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | cups |
all-purpose flour
sifted |
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
baking soda
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
ginger
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
cinnamon
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
cloves
ground |
|
| ¾ | cup |
vegetable shortening
|
*
|
| 1 | cup |
brown sugar
firmly packed |
*
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
mint extract
|
*
|
| 1 | each |
eggs
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
molasses
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
sugar
granulated |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 473 | ml |
all-purpose flour
sifted |
|
| 1.3 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
baking soda
|
|
| 5 | ml |
ginger
|
|
| 5 | ml |
cinnamon
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
cloves
ground |
|
| 177 | ml |
vegetable shortening
|
*
|
| 237 | ml |
brown sugar
firmly packed |
*
|
| 1.3 | ml |
mint extract
|
*
|
| 1 | each |
eggs
|
|
| 59 | ml |
molasses
|
|
| 59 | ml |
sugar
granulated |
|
Directions
Sift flour again with the salt, soda and spices.
Thoroughly cream together the shortening, brown sugar and mint extract.
Beat in the egg until light and fluffy.
Add molasses; mix well.
Mix in dry ingredients until well blended.
Chill at least 2 hours.
Shape into balls the size of walnuts.
Roll in granulated sugar, and place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.
Bake in a 350℉ (180℃) F oven until crisp and browned, about 15 minutes.
