Best Ever Molasses Cookies
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Best Ever Molasses Cookies
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Best Ever Molasses Cookies have a slightly crisp sugar coated edge and a soft and chewy center. These are the perfect holiday cookie!
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- optional 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use cooking spray. Set aside.
- Melt ¾ cup shortening in a small saucepan over medium high heat and let cool. Add 1 cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup molasses, and 1 large egg and mix until incorporated.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ginger, ½ teaspoon cloves, and ½ teaspoon salt. Add this to the wet mixture and mix until it forms a dough and is incorporated.
- Scoop into one inch balls and roll in sugar and place 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
- If dipping in optional 1 cup white chocolate chips, melt the chocolate in the microwave stirring after every 30 seconds until smooth. Dip the cookie and let it set on parchment paper.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
144mg
(6%)
Potassium
65mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
10IU
(0%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 144mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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24 reviews
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