MEMO'S MOLASSES COOKIES
Delicious, soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies. This is actually a vintage WWII Brer Rabbit "Molasses Sugar Cookie" recipe from when sugar was rationed. As odd as it seems, DO use butter-flavored SHORTENING and NOT butter, the taste is buttery anyway and shortening will give you that perfect texture. Chilling the dough is also a must. Original recipe says "yields 4 dozen", but we only end up with 2 dozen. Prep time doesn't include chilling time. Family Note: Memo is Mom-Mom's mother: Verdis Pierce Reasoner.
Provided by laurenpie
Categories Dessert
Time 52m
Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt shortening, cool. Add sugar, molasses and egg; beat well.
- Sift dry ingredients, add to first mixture and mix well.
- Chill thoroughly (for at least a few hours, we chill overnight).
- Form into 1" balls, roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheet 2-3 inches apart.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 7-8 minutes. Cookies should be light, pillowy and soft, not dark and crispy.
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M. ONEAL
[email protected]These cookies are a classic for a reason. They're delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend them.
Al Wahab
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of molasses, but these cookies were surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making them again.
dana webb
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of chewy and crispy. They're also not too sweet, which I appreciate.
Lay CEO
[email protected]I've never made molasses cookies before, but these were really easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Daine pakhi
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they're still tasty.
Oketcho Silvester
[email protected]I love the way these cookies smell when they're baking. It fills the whole house with a warm and inviting aroma.
Emongwadi bosso
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a holiday party. They're festive and delicious.
jtallerthanuthompson Thompson
[email protected]I didn't have any molasses, so I substituted honey. The cookies still turned out great!
Isak Witbooi
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
allen Schanbeck
[email protected]I've tried many molasses cookie recipes, and this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft, chewy, and full of flavor.
Rhoda Mangilinan
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover molasses. They're also a great gift for friends and family.
Jhumur Chowdhury
[email protected]I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're perfect for a quick snack or dessert.
Md Alfaj
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The molasses flavor is perfect, and they're not too sweet.
Major Major saifullah
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like these cookies, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're really good!
Senyo Benedict
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.
Mansoor Laghmane
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years, and they're always a hit. My family and friends love them!
Harrison Ayweya
[email protected]These molasses cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're soft, chewy, and full of flavor. I love the addition of the spices, which give them a warm and festive taste.