Molasses Cookies
Yield
servingsPrep
20 minCook
10 minReady
30 minLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup |
vegetable shortening
|
*
|
| 1 | cup |
sugar
|
|
| 1 | cup |
molasses
|
|
| 4 | cups |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
baking soda
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
ginger
ground |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
cloves
or cinnamon, ground |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 1 | cup |
water
warm |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | ml |
vegetable shortening
|
*
|
| 237 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 237 | ml |
molasses
|
|
| 946 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
baking soda
|
|
| 5 | ml |
ginger
ground |
|
| 2.5 | ml |
cloves
or cinnamon, ground |
|
| 2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 237 | ml |
water
warm |
|
Directions
Cream shortening and sugar.
Blend in molasses.
Sift together flour, soda, ginger, cloves and salt.
Add to creamed mixture alternately with warm water.
Drop by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto greased baking sheet.
Bake at 375℉ (190℃) F for 8 to 10 minutes.
Don't over-bake and cookies will be moist and soft.
