Mom’S Molasses Sugar Cookies Recipe

RatingDifficultyIntermediate

1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 egg1/4 cup molasses2 tablespoons water2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground clovesCream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, molasses, and water. In a separate bowl, whisk together baking soda, salt, and flour. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.Chill dough for at least 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Roll dough into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cookies are set. Let cool on a wire rack.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time15 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time45 mins
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 ¾ c SHORTENING
 2 ts BAKING SODA
 1 c SUGAR
 ½ ts GROUND CLOVES
 ¼ c MOLASSES
 ½ ts GROUND GINGER
 1 ea EGG, BEATEN
 1 ts CINNAMON
 2 c FLOUR
 ½ ts SALT


1

IN A SAUCEPAN OVER LOW HEAT, MELT SHORTENING.

2

COOL.

3

BEAT IN SUGAR,MOLASSES, AND EGG UNTIL WELL COMBINED.

4

SIFT TOGETHER FLOUR, BAKING SODA,CLOVES, GINGER, CINNAMON AND SALT.

5

ADD TO MOLASSES MIXTURE.

6

MIX WELL ANDCHILL.

7

ROLL TO 1/4 INCH THICKNESS.

8

CUT WITH YOUR FAVORITE COOKIE CUTTER.

9

PLACE ON GREASED COOKIE SHEET ABOUT 2 INCHES APART.

10

BAKE AT 375 DEG F.

11

FOR8 TO 10 MINUTES.

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Ingredients

 ¾ c SHORTENING
 2 ts BAKING SODA
 1 c SUGAR
 ½ ts GROUND CLOVES
 ¼ c MOLASSES
 ½ ts GROUND GINGER
 1 ea EGG, BEATEN
 1 ts CINNAMON
 2 c FLOUR
 ½ ts SALT

Directions

1

IN A SAUCEPAN OVER LOW HEAT, MELT SHORTENING.

2

COOL.

3

BEAT IN SUGAR,MOLASSES, AND EGG UNTIL WELL COMBINED.

4

SIFT TOGETHER FLOUR, BAKING SODA,CLOVES, GINGER, CINNAMON AND SALT.

5

ADD TO MOLASSES MIXTURE.

6

MIX WELL ANDCHILL.

7

ROLL TO 1/4 INCH THICKNESS.

8

CUT WITH YOUR FAVORITE COOKIE CUTTER.

9

PLACE ON GREASED COOKIE SHEET ABOUT 2 INCHES APART.

10

BAKE AT 375 DEG F.

11

FOR8 TO 10 MINUTES.

Mom’S Molasses Sugar Cookies Recipe

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