For the sour milk: Combine 1 cup of milk with 1 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice. Let stand for 5 minutes before using. Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing the cookies from spreading too thin during baking. For a softer cookie, bake for the shorter time. For a crispier cookie, bake for the longer time. Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME8 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING48 People
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VIEWS21
Journey back to simpler times with these delightful Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies. Each bite offers a warm, spiced sweetness, perfectly balanced with a tender, chewy texture. Adorned with a single, plump raisin, these cookies are a comforting treat that evokes memories of home and hearth.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate21 g
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Cholesterol0 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium134 mg
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Sugar9 g
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Fat5 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)
02
Step
2 mins
Stir in the molasses and vanilla extract until well combined. (2 minutes)
03
Step
3 mins
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. (3 minutes)
04
Step
5 mins
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix. (5 minutes)
05
Step
1 hrs
Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight. (60 minutes)
06
Step
10 mins
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper. (10 minutes)
07
Step
5 mins
On a lightly floured surface, roll out about 1/3 of the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. (5 minutes)
08
Step
10 mins
Cut into circles using a 3-inch cookie cutter. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. (10 minutes)
09
Step
5 mins
Gently press a raisin into the center of each cookie. (5 minutes)
10
Step
10 mins
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. (10 minutes)
11
Step
5 mins
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (5 minutes)
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Daren Stiedemann
Jul 1, 2025These cookies are amazing! The perfect balance of spice and sweetness.
Liliane Schultz
May 16, 2025The chilling time is essential; don't skip it!
Lamont Mitchell
Apr 26, 2025My family loved these! They're a new holiday tradition.
Cletus Price
Apr 22, 2025I added a pinch of ground cloves to the dough, and it enhanced the flavor beautifully.