JUMBO MOLASSES COOKIES

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"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

3 cups butter-flavored shortening
4 cups sugar
1 cup molasses
4 eggs
8 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Additional sugar

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.

Azola Landela
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so big and plump, and they always look so inviting.


KASHIF JAAN CHANNA
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These cookies are the perfect after-school snack for my kids. They're filling and satisfying, and they always hit the spot.


wave
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I love the molasses flavor in these cookies. It's so unique and delicious.


Ghazala Mohsin
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These cookies are the perfect comfort food. They're soft, chewy, and always make me feel better when I'm feeling down.


Ben diamond
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I love the way these cookies smell while they're baking. It fills the whole house with a warm, inviting scent.


Donnie Banks
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These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Joel Blessing
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I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Lisa Davidson
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These cookies are so good, I can't believe they're vegan! They're just as soft and chewy as the regular version.


Zara muhammad
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I love the big, chewy texture of these cookies. They're perfect for dunking in milk.


Isabella_ Armyy2010
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I added some chopped walnuts to these cookies for a little extra crunch. They were delicious!


Cindy Lalanne
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I 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
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I love the hint of ginger and cinnamon.


Tiisetso Kompi
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I love that these cookies don't require any chilling time. I can just mix the dough and bake them right away.


Poco Page
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. And they're always a hit with guests.


AHWERA DOREEN
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I'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
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Abu Ansari
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These cookies are so soft and chewy, I can't stop eating them! I love the combination of molasses and spices.


Kynnedi McWilliams
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I 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
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I'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
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These 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.


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