"These gigantic molasses cookies remind me of the ones my grandmother used to make," remembers Joan Stull of Titusville, Florida. At nearly 4 inches across, they're nicely spiced, delightfully chewy and bound to be noticed!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in molasses and eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves and ginger; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. , Shape 1/4 cupfuls of dough into balls; roll in sugar. Place four cookies on a greased baking sheet at a time. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until edges are set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Azola Landela
azola_landela44@hotmail.co.ukI love the way these cookies look. They're so big and plump, and they always look so inviting.
KASHIF JAAN CHANNA
c-k12@yahoo.comThese cookies are the perfect after-school snack for my kids. They're filling and satisfying, and they always hit the spot.
wave
wave@hotmail.comI love the molasses flavor in these cookies. It's so unique and delicious.
Ghazala Mohsin
mohsin-g89@yahoo.comThese cookies are the perfect comfort food. They're soft, chewy, and always make me feel better when I'm feeling down.
Ben diamond
diamondben75@yahoo.comI love the way these cookies smell while they're baking. It fills the whole house with a warm, inviting scent.
Donnie Banks
d_banks64@gmail.comThese cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family. They're always a crowd-pleaser.
Joel Blessing
blessingjoel42@yahoo.comI made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Lisa Davidson
davidson-l94@gmail.comThese cookies are so good, I can't believe they're vegan! They're just as soft and chewy as the regular version.
Zara muhammad
z-muhammad7@gmail.comI love the big, chewy texture of these cookies. They're perfect for dunking in milk.
Isabella_ Armyy2010
ai10@hotmail.comI added some chopped walnuts to these cookies for a little extra crunch. They were delicious!
Cindy Lalanne
l-c65@aol.comI made these cookies gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and they turned out great! They're just as soft and chewy as the regular version.
Brenda Rose
brenda_r87@hotmail.co.ukThese cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I love the hint of ginger and cinnamon.
Tiisetso Kompi
k-tiisetso52@aol.comI love that these cookies don't require any chilling time. I can just mix the dough and bake them right away.
Poco Page
p-p@yahoo.comThese cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. And they're always a hit with guests.
AHWERA DOREEN
d_ahwera66@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of molasses cookies, but these ones are amazing! They're so soft and chewy, and the molasses flavor is perfect.
Nouman Writes
nouman_writes@yahoo.comI made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.
Abu Ansari
ansari-abu10@gmail.comThese cookies are so soft and chewy, I can't stop eating them! I love the combination of molasses and spices.
Kynnedi McWilliams
mcwilliams.k48@hotmail.comI love the jumbo size of these cookies! They're perfect for a sweet treat after dinner or as a snack. And the molasses flavor is amazing.
Thembeka Gumede
gt@gmail.comI've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Jonathan Camarena
j-camarena@hotmail.co.ukThese cookies were a hit with my family! They're soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of molasses flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.