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Molasses Cookies With Shortening

Molasses Cookies

An old fashioned molasses cookie recipe loaded with flavor from molasses and ginger.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Dough: 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 4 T molasses
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. allspice
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions
 

  • Cream shortening, molasses and sugar together on medium speed until smooth.
  • Add egg and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Mix in baking soda, salt, ginger and allspice. Stir to combine.
  • Add flour and mix just until combined.
  • Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes, or until ready to use.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use cookie scoop to create cookie dough balls.
  • Roll balls in granulated sugar.
  • Place on parchment lined cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until just set around the edges.
  • Cool on cookie sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Keyword cookies, gingersnaps, molasses
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