Description
Soft and chewy molasses cookies, perfect for Christmas. Enjoy these spiced cookies with a warm drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for coating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in 1/4 cup sugar.
- Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra soft cookies, don’t overbake.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg