Rolled Molasses Cookies
Yield
2 - 3 dozenPrep
35 minCook
10 minReady
45 minLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 ¾ | cups |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
baking soda
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
cinnamon
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
ginger
|
|
| ⅓ | cup |
vegetable shortening
softened |
*
|
| ½ | cup |
brown sugar
packed |
*
|
| 1 | each |
eggs
|
|
| ⅔ | cup |
molasses
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 651 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 5 | ml |
baking soda
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 5 | ml |
cinnamon
|
|
| 5 | ml |
ginger
|
|
| 79 | ml |
vegetable shortening
softened |
*
|
| 118 | ml |
brown sugar
packed |
*
|
| 1 | each |
eggs
|
|
| 158 | ml |
molasses
|
|
Directions
Sift flour, measure; return to sifter.
Add soda, salt andamp; spices as each is measured.
Cream shortening, blend in sugar gradually, creaming it as it is added.
Add egg; beat mixture until light and fluffy.
Blend in molasses.
Add dry ingredients gradually, stir them in as added.
Working with small amounts of dough at a time, roll out, cut in desired shapes.
Place on cookie sheet.
Bake in a 375 oven, 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove to cookie rack to cool.
