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Memo’s Molasses Cookies
At a Glance
- Cook
- 7-8 min
- Total
- 52 min
- Servings
- 24.00 cookies, serving(s)
Categories
- Cookies
- Dessert
- Baking
Allergens
- Egg
- Wheat
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 24. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Memo's Molasses Cookies brings together 3/4 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 52 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 24 servings.
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Equipment
Mixing bowl, sifter, baking sheet
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
- 1 large egg (not jumbo)
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon clove
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Instructions
Melt shortening, cool. Add sugar, molasses and egg; beat well.
Sift dry ingredients, add to first mixture and mix well.
Chill thoroughly (for at least a few hours, we chill overnight).
Form into 1" balls, roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheet 2-3 inches apart.
Bake at 375 degrees for 7-8 minutes. Cookies should be light, pillowy and soft, not dark and crispy.
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