Best Ever Molasses Cookies
Best Ever Molasses Cookies have a slightly crisp sugar coated edge and a soft and chewy center. These are the perfect holiday cookie!
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- optional 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use cooking spray. Set aside.
- Melt ¾ cup shortening in a small saucepan over medium high heat and let cool. Add 1 cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup molasses, and 1 large egg and mix until incorporated.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ginger, ½ teaspoon cloves, and ½ teaspoon salt. Add this to the wet mixture and mix until it forms a dough and is incorporated.
- Scoop into one inch balls and roll in sugar and place 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
- If dipping in optional 1 cup white chocolate chips, melt the chocolate in the microwave stirring after every 30 seconds until smooth. Dip the cookie and let it set on parchment paper.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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