mom's molasses cookies

Name: Mom's Molasses Cookies
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup(s) shortening; 1 1/4 cup(s) sugar, divided; 1 - egg; 1/4 cup(s) molasses or sorghum; 2 tablespoon(s) milk; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 3/4 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg

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Samantha Bideau

Louisville, KY

Updated on Jul 9, 2018

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.

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cook time 10 Min

method Bake

yield 5 dozen cookies

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 - egg
1/4 cup molasses or sorghum
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

How To Make mom's molasses cookies

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar.

Step 2

Beat in the egg, molasses, milk, and vanilla.
Step 3

Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Gradually add to creamed mixture
Step 4

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Step 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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