Molasses Cookies

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cookie Recipes. (Molasses Cookies). My Mom's recipe and one of my favorites. Spicy and chewy, they store well and can be frozen. Great for gift giving or shipping.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 30

Yield: 5 dozen

Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

¾ cup margarine

melted

1 cup white sugar

1 egg

¼ cup molasses

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon ground ginger

½ cup white sugar

Cantuccini

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl mix together the melted margarine 1 cup sugar and egg until smooth. Stir in the molasses. Combine the flour baking soda salt cinnamon cloves and ginger; blend into the molasses mixture. Cover and chill dough for 1 hour.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll dough into walnut sized balls and roll them in the remaining white sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven until tops are cracked. Cool on wire racks.

Nutritional Information

Molasses Cookies

Servings Per Recipe:30

Calories: 119.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.1g 2%

Carbohydrates: 18.6g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 11.6g

Fat: 4.7g 7%

Saturated Fat: 0.8g 4%

Cholesterol: 6.2mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 207.6IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.8mg 6%

Folate: 16.1mcg 4%

Calcium: 10.6mg 1%

Iron: 0.6mg 3%

Magnesium: 9mg 3%

Potassium: 54.8mg 2%

Sodium: 178.8mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 42.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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