Some of the best molasses cookies I ever had came from a Mennonite store, and I finally found a recipe that compares to them. A sprinkling of coarse sugar adds a pretty look for special occasions. -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, PA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, molasses, sour cream and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt, cloves and nutmeg; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. round cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake 15-18 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool., To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap in plastic and place in a resealable bag. Store in the refrigerator., Freeze option: Freeze cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw before serving.
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Matebele Katleho
[email protected]These cookies are just okay. They're not bad, but they're not amazing either.
Zahib Khan
[email protected]I've never had molasses cookies before, but these were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.
Young Sarkiii
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover molasses. They're also a lot healthier than most cookies.
anams Dozie
[email protected]The cookies were too sweet for my taste.
Muneer Shah
[email protected]I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Pamoon Seven
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect combination of chewy and crispy. I love the molasses flavor!
Baby Banda
[email protected]Not worth the effort. The cookies were bland and forgettable.
Md. Khalequzzaman
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of molasses cookies, but these were surprisingly good. The spices really balanced out the sweetness.
MD abudhid
[email protected]These cookies are so soft and chewy, I could eat them all day long!
Juwel Vai
[email protected]The cookies were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.
Wavamunno Irene
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're a favorite in my household.
Amy-Leigh Taylor
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect fall treat! They're warm and comforting with a hint of spice.
Shall Akbar Samoo
[email protected]Not a fan. The cookies were too sweet and the molasses flavor was overpowering.
Chazail Johnson
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! The cookies were a little too soft for my liking, but my family loved them.
Illianna Pardo
[email protected]These molasses cookies are a hit! They're soft and chewy with a perfect balance of spices. I'll definitely be making them again.