Soft, easy molasses cookies. Great for kids to help make!
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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