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

Ingredients
24 servings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Mix 1 cup sugar, shortening, and butter with a mixer on medium until fluffy. Mix in molasses. Add egg and beat until well combined.
- Add dry ingredients a bit at a time until well mixed (and add orange zest if using).
- Roll into 1" balls. Dip the tops in remaining sugar and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake 9-11 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned.
Nutrition per serving
Protein1g
Carbs21g
Fat6g
146kcal
1gProtein
21gCarbs
6gFat
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$222.00
$222.00
Per Serving
$9.00/serving
$9.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$444.00 vs buying!
~$444.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (73% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| 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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