Best Johns Roll Out Molasses Cookies Recipes

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SOFT MOLASSES CUTOUT COOKIES



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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

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup dark molasses
5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
Frosting or confectioners' sugar, optional

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.

LONG JOHNS



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Make and share this Long Johns recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bluenoser

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 6-7 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1 egg
3 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon vanilla (optional)
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon clove

Steps:

  • Cream together shortening, butter and sugar until light.
  • Blend in molasses and egg.
  • Dissolve soda in boiling water and add to mixture.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Mix dry ingredients and add gradually, mixing well to make a soft dough.
  • Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness.
  • A little more flour may be added, only enough to make dough easy to handle.
  • Cut and place on greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 375 8-10 mins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 896.8, Fat 34.2, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 75.9, Sodium 1161.3, Carbohydrate 139.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 64.8, Protein 9.8

ROLLED MOLASSES COOKIES



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Rolled Molasses Cookie. A soft rolled cookie that is lightly spiced. Good for gingerbread men and good for using as Christmas tree ornaments.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 72 cookies, 72 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pint lard
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ginger
2 tablespoons baking soda
1 pint molasses
1 cup cold water (, or coffee)
6 -8 cups flour

Steps:

  • If you want to use vegetable shortening instead of lard, increase the amount by 1/2 cup I have never done this.
  • (I add cinnamon too).
  • Cream lard, sugars; add eggs, salt, spices, and baking soda.
  • Add molasses and beat well, add water slowly.
  • Stir in enough flour to make a dough stiff enough to roll.
  • (I chill dough for a few hours) Roll 1/4 inch thick (or thicker if you want cake-y cookies) and you may sprinkle with extra sugar.
  • Cut cookies, place on ungreased cookie sheets, bake in a 400 oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • They are done when you can press down with a finger and leave a dent.
  • Cool on wire racks.
  • I prefer to gauge doneness by looking at the underside of the cookie and seeing how brown it is.
  • If you want a cake-y cookie, don't let the cookies get dark browned, you want them golden, dark tan.
  • Baking time will vary with the size of your cookies too.
  • Small ones take a lot less time to bake.

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