Classic Molasses Cookies
Classic Molasses Cookies might be a good recipe to expand your dessert collection. One serving contains 120 calories, 1g of protein, and 3g of fat. This dairy free and vegetarian recipe serves 48. If you have ground cinnamon, granulated sugar, molasses, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes.
Instructions
Combine shortening and brown sugar in large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended.
Add egg and molasses; beat until light and fluffy.
Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt in medium bowl. Beat into shortening mixture at low speed until well blended. Chill 3 hours or overnight.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls; dip one side in granulated sugar.
Place, sugared side up, on ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on rack.