Chewy Molasses Sugar Cookies

Chewy Molasses Sugar Cookies

Source : Melt The Shortening Over Low Heat And Then Let Cool Add The Molasses Sugar And Eggs And Beat Well Mix In The Cloves Cinnamon Salt And Baking Soda Mix...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : January 23, 2026

Step:

  1. Melt the shortening over low heat and then let cool.

  2. Add the molasses, sugar and eggs and beat well.

  3. Mix in the cloves, cinnamon, salt and baking soda.

  4. Mix in the flour.

  5. Chill for 60 to 90 minutes, - it won't get really firm.

  6. Roll the dough into 1 inch balls.

  7. Roll in white sugar or vanilla sugar.

  8. Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes.

  9. *This recipe is from Penzeys Spices*

Ingredients

  1. 2 cup sugar
  2. 2 eggs
  3. 1 1/2 cup shortening
  4. 1 tbsp plus 1 teaspoon baking soda
  5. 4 cup flour (I use 1/2 all purpose and 1/2 cake flour) your favorite type
  6. 3/4 to 1 teaspoon salt
  7. 2/3 cup molasses (your favorite type)
  8. 1 tsp vanilla extract (I use extra)
  9. 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cloves (1 teaspoon is really strong so I use 1/2 teaspoon)
  10. 1 extra sugar or vanilla sugar for rolling (I make my own vanilla sugar as there are recipes on the app for this)
  11. 2 tsp cinnamon (I use Ceylon, China, or Vietnamese)

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