How to Make Jumbo Molasses Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of fresh-baked cookies wafting through the house, and when it comes to molasses cookies, they're in a league of their own. These Jumbo Molasses Cookies are moist, chewy, and packed with warm spices and rich molasses flavor. They're the perfect treat for any occasion, whether you're looking for a comforting dessert on a chilly evening or a sweet indulgence to accompany your afternoon tea.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups butter flavored shortening
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 4 eggs
  • 8 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ⅔ tablespoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 pinch Additional sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 42
  • Yield: 42 servings

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses and eggs; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves and ginger; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  • Shape 1/4 cupfuls of dough into balls; roll in sugar. Place four cookies on a greased baking sheet at a time. Bake at 350 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until edges are set. Remove to wire racks to cool.