New England Molasses Cookies

Submitted by Maryland Jim

"This cookie recipe comes form the "1001 Cookie Recipes" Cookbook. I really like molasses and this is really tasty as well as easy to make."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 3-4 dozen cookies

ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable shortening
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1⁄2 cup molasses
• 1⁄4 cup hot water

directions

1. Preheat over to 350.
2. Combine flour and baking soda.
3. In a large bowl, cream the vegetable shortening, and sugar. Beat in the eggs. Beat in the molasses and hot water. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
4. Drop by spoonfuls 1 1/2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until firm to the the touch. Cool on wire rack.

Reviews

[2Bleu]

These are very good. I made it to recipe specs. It was very easy to put together. The texture is a soft "cake-like" cookie and the flavors are wonderful. Thanks for posting. ~Buddha