Molasses Cookies

Moist, chewy, and flavorful, these Molasses Cookies are a must-have on any baking tray!

⏱ 30 min 🔨 Prep 15min 🔥 Cook 15min 📊 Medium 🍽 24 servings ⭐ 4.8 (18) 👁 8
Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

24 servings

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Mix 1 cup sugar, shortening, and butter with a mixer on medium until fluffy. Mix in molasses. Add egg and beat until well combined.
  4. Add dry ingredients a bit at a time until well mixed (and add orange zest if using).
  5. Roll into 1" balls. Dip the tops in remaining sugar and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake 9-11 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned.
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Nutrition per serving

Protein1g
Carbs21g
Fat6g
146kcal
1gProtein
21gCarbs
6gFat

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$222.00
Per Serving
$9.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$444.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (73% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountSubtotal
all-purpose flour 2 cups $16.00
baking soda 2 tsp $3.00
cinnamon 1 tsp $29.00
ground ginger 1 tsp $5.00
salt 0.25 tsp -
granulated sugar 1.25 cup $49.00
shortening 0.5 cup -
butter 0.25 cup $65.00
molasses 0.25 cup -
egg 1 $55.00
orange zest 1 tsp -

*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

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Molasses Cookies

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar (divided)
  • ½ cup shortening
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 1 tsp orange zest (optional )

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