Soft Molasses Cookies

Shirl (J) 831's Note:

OK, Your cookie jar will be SO empty when you make these. Even better the day after. Very ADDICTIVE !!!!

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 42

Yield: 42.0 cookies

• ¾ cup shortening (3/4 cup correct amount)
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup molasses
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt (see note below)
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions:

1. Cream together shortening and brown sugar.
2. Stir in egg and molasses and mix well.
3. Fold in dry ingredients and stir.
4. Cover and chill till firm (1-2 hours).
5. Preheat oven to 350°.
6. Roll dough into small balls and roll in white sugar.
7. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
8. Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes.
9. Leave on sheet one minute until set.
10. I changed the amount of salt in here. My original recipe calls for 1 tsp of salt but that may be too much for some. A few people have made it as is (the majority) with no complaints on salt, however a few commented it was too much. I think 1/2 tsp can be used with no alterations to the recipe. I will leave it up to you either way you still WIN !

Reviews

[vivmom]

These barely made it into the cookie tin - they just flew off the cooling racks! I toned down all the spices by 1/2 tsp., and used just 1 tsp. baking soda. And I didn't roll them in sugar. They are just right - soft, spicy, with crisp edges. And going, going, gone! Yum!

[~Hannah~]

BEST MOLASSES COOKIES EVER!!! Yes, I am that excited about these. I didn't have allspice and nutmeg, so I just added cinnamon and ginger. I subbed 3/4 cup vegetable oil for the shortening, and they turned out great! Everyone loved them, even my brother, who hates molasses. :) Will definitely make this one again!

[Robbie #22]

We have a winner! These cookies passed my litmus test with flying colors. Most cookies are good straight out of the oven. However, the really great ones are still tasty after they have been frozen. After 25 to 30 seconds in the microwave, these cookies were still full of spicy goodness. A keeper!