I received this recipe at my wedding shower, and made it for the first time this year. I was shocked at how perfect they came out–like something you would buy in a bakery. I didn’t even realize they were vegan until after I made them. Now if only my decorations were quite as professional-looking …
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups molasses
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable shortening
- 2/3 cup cold water
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- cooking spray
Directions
Step 1
Combine molasses, brown sugar, and shortening in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add cold water and blend until smooth. (Shortening may separate a bit; this is fine.)
Step 2
Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, ginger, and salt in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to molasses mixture, blending until incorporated and dough is soft. Shape dough into 2 balls and place in the refrigerator until chilled, 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Step 4
Working in batches, place one ball of chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and roll to 1/4-inch thickness, or 1/2-inch thickness for softer cookies. Cut out cookies with desired cookie cutters and place 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
Step 5
Bake cookies in the preheated oven until edges are firm, 12 to 13 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack immediately after baking to cool. Allow to cool completely if frosting.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 36 | |
Calories 157 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat2g | 3% |
Saturated Fat1g | 4% |
Cholesterol1mg | 0% |
Sodium142mg | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate32g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Total Sugars14g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium38mg | 3% |
Iron2mg | 9% |
Potassium233mg | 5% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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