MOM'S MOLASSES COOKIES
Make and share this Mom's Molasses Cookies recipe from Food.com.
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Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt shortening and let cool. Add 1 c sugar, molasses and egg. Beat well.
- Sift dry ingredients, except the remaining sugar. Add to first mixture. Mix well.
- Chill at least 1 hour. (Don't skip this step!).
- Form in 1 inch balls and roll in remaining sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes on greased cookie sheets. (As low as 7 minutes in a convection oven).
- NOTE: To get the texture just right, follow the directions closely. Specifically three things: don't substitute butter or margarine for the shortening, melt the shortening, and hand form the cookies.
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Saimon Qureshi
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but I decided to give these molasses cookies a try. I'm so glad I did! They were incredibly easy to make and they turned out perfectly. They're soft, chewy, and full of flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.
Javier Vazquez
[email protected]These molasses cookies are a family tradition in our house. We make them every year for Christmas and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love the way the molasses and spices fill the house with a warm
Tweet Ly
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of molasses cookies, and these are some of the best I've ever had. They're perfectly soft and chewy, with a delicious molasses flavor. I love the addition of spices, which give them a warm and festive flavor.
Md Mokul Khan
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! People kept coming back for more. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again soon.
Lion Lion
[email protected]These molasses cookies are the perfect treat for a cold winter day. They're soft, chewy, and full of flavor. I love the way the molasses and spices warm me up from the inside out.
Florence Clark
[email protected]I was looking for a molasses cookie recipe that was a bit different from the classic, and this one fit the bill perfectly. The addition of ginger and cloves gave them a lovely warmth and complexity. They were a huge success with my family and friends
Mdu Philips
[email protected]I've been baking for years, and these molasses cookies are definitely one of my favorites. They're incredibly simple to make, yet they always turn out perfectly. I love the way the spices complement the molasses and create such a cozy aroma.
Jamie Gaudett
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and had such a warm, inviting flavor. The molasses gave them a unique depth of flavor that everyone loved.
Desmond Kwaku Nyarko
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of molasses cookies, but these changed my mind completely. They were incredibly soft and moist, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. I couldn't resist going back for seconds (and thirds)!
Lamiya Jannat
[email protected]I've tried numerous molasses cookie recipes, but this one takes the cake! The cookies had a beautiful golden-brown color and a texture that was both crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. They disappeared from the plate in a matter o
Sk Riyaj
[email protected]These molasses cookies are the epitome of comfort and nostalgia. They turned out perfectly chewy and soft, with a delightful hint of spice. My kitchen was filled with the most inviting aroma while they were baking.