For an extra touch of flavor, try adding a pinch of ground cloves to the spice mixture. If you prefer a softer cookie, slightly underbake them. They will continue to set as they cool. Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Grammy Burnham's Molasses Cookies
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME45 mins
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SERVING36 People
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VIEWS261
Delight in the nostalgic warmth of these Molasses Cookies. Soft, chewy, and spiced with cinnamon, allspice, and ginger, these cookies are studded with plump raisins, making them the perfect treat to share with loved ones or savor on a cozy afternoon.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate24 g
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Cholesterol16 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium43 mg
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Sugar15 g
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Fat3 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. This step is crucial for a tender cookie. (5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the molasses until well combined. (3 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and ginger. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Gently fold in the raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough. (2 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Drop the dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. (5 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. (12-15 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. (10 minutes)
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Aron Haley
Jun 15, 2024So easy to make, and they turned out perfectly! I will definitely be making these again.
Eusebio Cartwright
May 30, 2024These cookies are a taste of my childhood! The spices are perfectly balanced, and the raisins add just the right amount of sweetness.
Esperanza Weimannhuel
Oct 8, 2023I made these for a holiday cookie exchange, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the soft texture and warm, comforting flavors.