Dessert

Classic Molasses Cookies is for Dessert.

Classic Molasses Cookies takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Classic Molasses Cookies takes 25 minutes to cook.

Classic Molasses Cookies makes 48 servings.

The ingredients for Classic Molasses Cookies are:

3/4 C Vegetable Shortening
1 C firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 C dark molasses
2-1/2 C all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 C granulated sugar

Here is how you make Classic Molasses Cookies:

Set aside 1/4 C granulated sugar in a small bowl. This will be used for rolling the cookie dough balls in, before placing them on the baking sheet.Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.Combine shortening and brown sugar in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add egg and molasses; beat until light and fluffy. In another bowl, combine dry ingredients, except 1/4 C granulated sugar. Beat dry ingredients into the shortening mixture until well blended.Chill 3 hours, or overnight.Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in granulated sugar and place about 1 dozen on a baking sheet, evenly spaced.Bake about 10-15 minutes, or until top is set and edges are just beginning to brown. Cool a few minutes before removing from baking sheet.Serving Size: Makes about 4 dozenNumber of Servings: 48Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JOYB19.

The nutritional information for Classic Molasses Cookies is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 48
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 78.3

• Total Fat: 3.2 g
• Cholesterol: 4.5 mg
• Sodium: 67.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 13.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
• Protein: 0.8 g