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mom's molasses cookies

Recipe by
Samantha Bideau
Louisville, KY

I usually do not like the flavor of molasses but when combined with cinnamon and nutmeg it is really good. I use sorghum when I am making these for my grandpa.

yield 5 dozen cookies
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mom's molasses cookies

  • 3/4 c
    shortening
  • 1 1/4 c
    sugar, divided
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/4 c
    molasses or sorghum
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp
    salt
  • 3/4 tsp
    ground nutmeg

How To Make mom's molasses cookies

  • 1
    In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar.
  • 2
    Beat in the egg, molasses, milk, and vanilla.
  • 3
    Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Gradually add to creamed mixture
  • 4
    Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • 5
    Roll in 1 1/4" balls. Roll in remaining sugar. Place 2" apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350* for 10-14 minutes or until tops crack and edges are slightly firm Remove to a wire rack to cool.

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