Soft Molasses Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
| Shortening | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Brown sugar | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Hot water | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (or sour milk.) | |
| Vinegar | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Molasses | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Egg | 1 , beaten | |
| Cake flour | 2 1⁄2 Cup (40 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Soda | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Baking powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Ginger | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Cloves | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Cinnamon | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Raisins | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 3550 Calories from Fat 1021
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 115 g176.2%
Saturated Fat 27.3 g136.3%
Trans Fat 13.5 g
Cholesterol 211.5 mg70.5%
Sodium 1861.4 mg77.6%
Total Carbohydrates 600 g200.1%
Dietary Fiber 44.9 g179.5%
Sugars 247.3 g
Protein 61 g122%
Vitamin A 5.2% Vitamin C 4.5%
Calcium 110.1% Iron 64.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Add hot water or sour milk and vinegar to the molasses.
Combine with shortening and sugar.
Add beaten egg.
Sift dry ingredients and add.
If desired, chop or grind raisins fine and add.
Drop dough from teaspoon onto a greased cookie sheet.
Bake in a moderate oven (350°F.) 15 minutes.
Makes 7 to 8 dozen.
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