Spicy Molasses Cookies

Name: Spicy Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 dozen
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 c shortening; 1 1/2 c packed brown sugar; 1/4 c light or dark molasses; 3 eggs; 3 1/2 c all-purpose flour; 3 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 1/2 tsp ground allspice; 1 c chopped walnuts; 1 c raisins; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp salt

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By virginia duncan
@duncan2929

Any cookie recipe that has molasses in it has my vote. I love to cook with it and I love love love the taste of it.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

12 dozen

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

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1 c

shortening
1 1/2 c

packed brown sugar
1/4 c

light or dark molasses
3

eggs
3 1/2 c

all-purpose flour
3 tsp

cinnamon
1/2 tsp

ground cloves
1/2 tsp

ground allspice
1 c

chopped walnuts
1 c

raisins
1 tsp

baking soda
1/2 tsp

ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp

salt

How to Make Spicy Molasses Cookies

Step-by-Step

In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine dry ingredients and spices; add to batter and mix lightly. Stir in nuts and raisins if desired; mix well.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire rack.

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