SOFT MOLASSES COOKIES I

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This is a soft molasses cookie from about 30 years ago. If do not like walnuts, substitute with raisins or other types of nuts.

Provided by Rosina

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Molasses Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 tablespoons hot water
½ cup shortening
½ cup white sugar
½ cup molasses
1 egg
6 tablespoons cold water
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Sift together flour, ginger, cinnamon and salt. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Mix together shortening, sugar, molasses and egg until creamy. Mix in the flour mixture alternately with the cold water. Mix in the baking soda and most of the walnuts, reserving a few to sprinkle on tops of cookies.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake these for 12 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

Emmanuel Jose
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These cookies are just okay. They're not bad, but they're not great either.


Muaz Haji
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I'm not sure why these cookies are called 'soft molasses cookies'. They're not soft at all.


tes
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These cookies are a little pricey, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and they make a great gift.


Tiffany West
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I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them! They're a great after-school snack.


Nadomi Richard
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These cookies are the perfect treat for a cold winter day.


MD.Refill Islam
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I'm not a big fan of molasses, but I still liked these cookies. They're very soft and chewy.


Multi Vlogs
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These cookies were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They're so delicious!


Susan Larson
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out too dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


William Earnshaw
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Disney Princess Character
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I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


sagamaye andrew
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These cookies are the perfect combination of soft and chewy. The molasses flavor is also very good.


Ababeel Ababeel
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I wasn't sure how these cookies would turn out, but I'm so glad I tried them! They're amazing.


Masterchiefs apprentice
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're so soft and chewy.


bacon destroyer
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These cookies are delicious! I love the molasses flavor.


Lily Mohamed (Lo2Lo2)
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a big success! Everyone loved them.


JaheemSoSaucy
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect.


Denleemel
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I love the soft and chewy texture of these cookies. The molasses flavor is also very good.


Mithlesh Paswan
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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.