West Virginia Molasses Ginger Cookies Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1/3 c. molasses
- 1 c. shortening (butter flavor Crisco)
- 1 c. sugar (plus some for rolling)
- 1 egg
- 2 c. flour
- 2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves, grnd
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl cream sugar, shortening; add in molasses, egg, mix till well blended. In small bowl sift together dry ingredients. Add in gradually to shortening mix till well blended. Refrigeratemix at least 1 hour. When well chilled, with hands make 1 inch balls of dough and roll in sugar. Bake immediately on ungreased cookie sheet 10-12 min or possibly till centers look dry but not hard. Cookies should be flexible, not crisp.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 68g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 324 | |
| Calories from Fat 156 | 48% |
| Total Fat 17.66g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 4.12g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 5.71g | |
| Cholesterol 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium 219mg | 9% |
| Potassium 166mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 39.77g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 21.94g | 15% |
| Protein 2.62g | 4% |
