Molasses Cookies

Molasses Cookies
Molasses Cookies might be just the dessert you are searching for. Watching your figure? This vegan recipe has 72 calories, 1g of protein, and 2g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 120. Head to the store and pick up water, molasses, salt, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Cream shortening in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating well.
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Dissolve soda in molasses in a small mixing bowl; stir until well blended, and set aside.
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Combine water and rum, stirring well; set aside.
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Sift together flour, salt, and spices in a large mixing bowl; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with reserved molasses and rum mixtures, beginning and ending with flour mixture, stirring well after each addition. Divide dough in half; wrap each half in waxed paper, and chill overnight.
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Work with one half of dough, keeping remaining dough chilled until ready to use.
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Roll to 1/8-inch thickness on a well-floured surface.
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Cut with a diamond- shaped cutter.
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Place on lightly greased cookie sheets, and firmly press a pecan half in center of each cookie.
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Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp.
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Remove from cookie sheets, and cool on wire racks. Repeat procedure with remaining dough and pecans.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings120
Health Score0
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