BEST MOLASSES COOKIES

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Make and share this Best Molasses Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by caseyburris

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup shortening (3/4 cup correct amount)
1 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup blackstrap molasses
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt (see note below)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Cream together shortening and brown sugar.
  • Stir in egg, molasses, and vanilla and mix well.
  • Fold in dry ingredients and stir.
  • Cover and chill till firm (1-2 hours).
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Roll dough into small balls and roll in white sugar.
  • Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes.
  • Leave on sheet one minute until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.9, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 323.7, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 25.8, Protein 3.3

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