Molasses Cookies II

Molasses Cookies II

Soft, easy molasses cookies. Great for kids to help make!

Yield:
3 dozen
Servings:
18

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1
Cream together shortening and brown sugar. Stir in egg and molasses and mix well. Fold in dry ingredients and stir. Cover and chill until firm (1 – 2 hours).

Step 2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3
Roll dough into small balls (I use a small melon baller to help with this) and roll in white sugar. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets.

Step 4
Bake 9 – 10 minutes. Leave on cookie sheet one minute until set.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

216
Calories
9g
Fat
32g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 216
% Daily Value *
Total Fat9g 12%
Saturated Fat2g 12%
Cholesterol10mg 3%
Sodium280mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate32g 12%
Dietary Fiber1g 2%
Total Sugars17g
Protein2g
Vitamin C0mg 1%
Calcium35mg 3%
Iron1mg 8%
Potassium175mg 4%

*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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