SORGHUM SUGAR COOKIES

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I love baking with sorghum. It gives all your baked goods a real old-fashioned homemade flavor, and prolongs keeping time. You can get sorghum more places now than when I first started using it. I get mine from a Mennonite community in Middle Tennessee called Muddy Pond. You can also usually find it in supermarkets that carry...

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 c shortening
1 c sugar
1/4 c sorghum
1 egg
2 Tbsp milk or buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 c flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. Cream together shortening and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat in egg, sorghum, milk and vanilla.
  • 2. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg in a medium mixing bowl. Add to sorghum mixture and incorporate thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • 3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment, or lightly grease.
  • 4. Roll cookies with hands into 1 1/4" balls, and roll in sugar. Place 2" apart on baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, until tops crack. Cool on wire rack.

Iram Ayaz
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These cookies are a bit bland. I think I'll try adding some spices next time.


Dina Kgabo
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These cookies are a bit dry. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.


Alex Rai
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These cookies didn't turn out as well as I hoped. I think I overmixed the dough.


Amer Adam
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I found that these cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Joseph Anorkye
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.


Elu Michael
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I'm so glad I tried these cookies. They're a new favorite in my house.


Shafique ch
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These cookies are so good, I could eat them every day.


Sofia Olami
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.


Neo Bradley
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover sorghum flour.


Oscarito Hernandez
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I'm not a huge fan of sorghum, but these cookies are delicious! The sorghum flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Eshat Bhuiyan
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I love the addition of sea salt.


MASON Arredondo
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I love the texture of these cookies. They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.


Purnendu Chakryborty
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Todd Ryan
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I've never baked with sorghum flour before, but these cookies turned out great! They're a nice change from traditional sugar cookies.


Georges Azrieh
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These cookies are amazing! They're soft and chewy, with a perfect amount of sweetness. I love the hint of sorghum flavor.