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~ gram's chewy molasses cookies ~

1lovetocook1x avatar
Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

One of my favorite cookies my Gram always made for Christmas. Chewy and just the right spice. Enjoy!

yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ~ gram's chewy molasses cookies ~

  • 3/4 c
    butter flavored crisco or can use vegetable oil
  • 1 c
    packed, brown sugar
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/4 c
    unsulphered molasses
  • 2 1/4 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    each- salt, ground cloves & ground ginger
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • white
    sugar for rolling

How To Make ~ gram's chewy molasses cookies ~

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Lightly spray baking sheet and set aside. In a medium sized bowl, cream shortening or oil with the sugar.
  • 2
    Add the egg and molasses and mix well ( I just use a wooden spoon for this. )
  • 3
    Next, add 1 cup of flour along with the spices and baking soda. Mix well. Now, add remaining flour, just enough to be able to roll a ball. I used approx 2 cups altogether. You want the ball to keep shape to roll into sugar.
  • 4
    Make balls about the size of a golf ball. Roll to coat in sugar and place on baking sheet..a few inches apart.
  • 5
    Bake for 8 - 10 minutes, or when puffed and cracking. They will look a bit undercooked, but will finish baking on sheet, when removed from oven. Let set on sheet for about 3 - 4 minutes, before moving to cooling rack. I sometimes sprinkle extra sugar on while still warm. Enjoy!
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