Rolled Molasses Cookies
Yield
2 - 3 dozenPrep
35 minCook
10 minReady
45 minLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
2 ¾ | cups |
all-purpose flour
|
|
1 | teaspoon |
baking soda
|
|
¼ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
1 | teaspoon |
cinnamon
|
|
1 | teaspoon |
ginger
|
|
⅓ | cup |
vegetable shortening
softened |
* |
½ | cup |
brown sugar
packed |
* |
1 | each |
eggs
|
|
⅔ | cup |
molasses
|
Ingredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
651 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
5 | ml |
baking soda
|
|
1.3 | ml |
salt
|
|
5 | ml |
cinnamon
|
|
5 | ml |
ginger
|
|
79 | ml |
vegetable shortening
softened |
* |
118 | ml |
brown sugar
packed |
* |
1 | each |
eggs
|
|
158 | ml |
molasses
|
Directions
Sift flour, measure; return to sifter.
Add soda, salt andamp; spices as each is measured.
Cream shortening, blend in sugar gradually, creaming it as it is added.
Add egg; beat mixture until light and fluffy.
Blend in molasses.
Add dry ingredients gradually, stir them in as added.
Working with small amounts of dough at a time, roll out, cut in desired shapes.
Place on cookie sheet.
Bake in a 375 oven, 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove to cookie rack to cool.