Best Ever Molasses Cookies
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Best Ever Molasses Cookies
Description
Best Ever Molasses Cookies combine shortening and molasses with spices such as cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, producing a rich and warmly spiced dough. Baking soda provides a slight lift, resulting in a soft yet chewy texture. Rolling the dough balls in granulated sugar before baking creates a subtle crunch on the outside. Including white chocolate chips is optional, allowing an extra layer of sweetness and creaminess.
Baked at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes, these cookies develop golden edges and tender centers. Cooling on a wire rack prevents sogginess and preserves their shape. Melting white chocolate for dipping complements the spicy molasses base and adds a decorative touch.
The combination of spices and molasses makes these cookies suitable for serving with tea or coffee and for seasonal occasions where classic flavors are appreciated.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg large
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- white chocolate chips optional 1 cup
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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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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