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This was my Grandmother's recipe. It is a molasses cookie with coffee in it.

Provided by Leslee

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup brewed coffee
1 cup molasses
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
5 tablespoons water as needed
2 cups white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Dissolve the baking soda in the coffee.
  • Cream the shortening with the white sugar. Beat in the eggs, coffee mixture, molasses, vinegar, 1/2 cup of the cocoa powder, spices, and flour. Dough should be thick and slightly sticky. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cookies cool, then glaze.
  • To Make Glaze: Combine the confectioner's sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa, and enough water to achieve a desired spreading consistency. Beat until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 117.3 mg, Sugar 34.2 g

bablu Ansari
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This recipe is a keeper. It's one of my favorites.


Buddy Gaming
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I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and satisfying.


barun budhathoki
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Billy Finn gaming
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success.


Nasrat khan Nasrat khan
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Asmaa Zaki
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I love the addition of the herbs and spices in this recipe. They really give it a lot of flavor.


ibra fakatax
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Max Moore
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I've made this recipe with different types of meat and it's always delicious.


Gladys Ventura
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This recipe is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty and comforting.


Fuh Cuh
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I love that this recipe can be made in one pot. It makes cleanup a breeze.


qari abdulnasir
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make.


Eshudoll doll
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Aber Abdow
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile and can be made with different ingredients.


Al Amin Ahmed
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Rao Zeeshan
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


MD. RaminMia
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This was my first time making this dish and it was a success! The instructions were clear and the dish was flavorful.


Zihad Chowdhury
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!


Waqar Ghoyal
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! The flavors were perfect and the chicken was so tender.


Nambi Florence
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the results were delicious! I will definitely be making this again.