SOFT MOLASSES CUTOUT COOKIES
I received this recipe years ago, when my husband and I managed a retirement home. We'd always put out homemade cookies for morning and afternoon coffee, and these were the first to disappear.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Frost or dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Nkululeko Mofokeng
[email protected]These cookies are a lot of work, but they're worth it. They're so delicious!
Stephanie Hurley
[email protected]I had trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape. They spread out too much in the oven.
tige elias
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Priscilla Antidormi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of molasses, but I really liked these cookies. They were surprisingly delicious.
Mansabali09
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make. I love that I don't have to chill the dough before baking.
Dan Mason
[email protected]The molasses flavor in these cookies is perfect. It's not too overpowering, but it's definitely there.
Kingsford Duodu
[email protected]I love the chewiness of these cookies. They're the perfect combination of soft and chewy.
Florian Laur
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! I made them for a cookie exchange, and they were gone in minutes.
Jorhan Ofisialy
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious.
Ali Hayat
[email protected]These molasses cutout cookies are a holiday tradition in my family. They're soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of spice. I love decorating them with my kids, and they always turn out beautiful.