JOHN'S ROLL-OUT MOLASSES COOKIES
A coworker of mine gave me this recipe. There isn't one exactly like it on Zaar, in that it uses allspice and has no eggs. It is a dense, spicy cookie that is rolled out and cut into shapes. Cooking time includes time to chill dough. I have halved the amounts in the original recipe because it made SO many cookies; hence the weird measurement for the shortening. It was originally 1/3 c. shortening, and this is the best I could come up with for getting half of that. Be sure not to roll them thinner than 1/4 - 1/2 inch (nor overbake) so that they keep their good, dense, kinda chewy texture.
Provided by Debbie R.
Categories Dessert
Time 1h58m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix together shortening, molasses and brown sugar. Stir in 1/4 cup cold water.
- Mix together the flour, salt and spices. Add to molasses mixture.
- Dissolve soda in 1.5 teaspoons cold water. Stir it into the above mixture.
- Gather up dough into a ball; on waxed paper, pat into a disk. Wrap up. Chill for at least an hour.
- Roll out between 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch thick. I thought 1/2-inch was a bit too thick, but it's up to you. Cut into shapes, specifically gingerbread men or bears. Gather up scraps, pat into a ball, reroll and cut into shapes, etc., until you have used most of your dough.
- On lightly greased or sprayed cookie sheets, bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes.
- These swell a little during cooking, so be sure to leave some space between them on the cookie sheets. Also, they taste better the day after baking when the spices have had a chance to meld with each other.
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Rudrayani Shrestha
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of molasses cookies, but I really enjoyed these ones. They're not too sweet and have a great texture.
Kamiron Clarke
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I love the way the molasses flavor comes through.
Dianna Moss
[email protected]I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're so satisfying to eat.
Kamrul Islam
[email protected]These cookies are a classic for a reason. They're simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Dariana Medina Malave
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different molasses cookie recipes and this one is definitely my favorite. The cookies are always perfect.
Md Nahid Prince
[email protected]These cookies freeze really well. I like to make a batch and then freeze them so I can have them on hand whenever I want a sweet treat.
Adam Noz
[email protected]I made these cookies with my kids and they had a blast. It's a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.
Dean Barnes
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover molasses. I always have a jar of molasses in my pantry and these cookies are a great way to use it up.
Md Anzire
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for Christmas.
Da Baby
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a cold winter day. They're warm, comforting, and full of flavor.
Shahid Ishaq
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of molasses cookies, but these ones changed my mind. They're so delicious and addictive!
Noor Zareenxwazir
[email protected]I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Chathura Frenando
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make! I love that I can just roll out the dough and cut out the cookies. No chilling required.
Irene Kakai
[email protected]I was looking for a molasses cookie recipe that wasn't too sweet and these fit the bill perfectly. The cookies have a nice, subtle sweetness and a great texture.
Yamman Pro
[email protected]These molasses cookies are the best! They're soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of spice. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.