ROLLED MOLASSES SUGAR COOKIES

Rolled Molasses Sugar Cookies image

The trick to getting 'chewy' cookies is to bake them the minimum time necessary and then cool them directly on a surface (i.e. - counter, table, etc). Don't cool them on a rack! You can also store them with a slice of apple.

Provided by Kathy

Categories Desserts Cookies Molasses Cookie Recipes

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

¾ cup melted shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, blend the shortening, sugar, molasses and egg. Add the baking soda, flour, clove, ginger, cinnamon and salt; mix well.
Form into 1 inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.
Place on cookie sheets 2 inches apart and bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool on a flat surface.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 80.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g