How to Make Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic, comforting flavors, few things can compare to the rich, robust taste of molasses. And what better way to enjoy this timeless ingredient than with a batch of old-fashioned molasses cookies? These cookies are the epitome of traditional baking, with a chewy texture, deep molasses flavor, and just the right amount of warm spices to evoke a sense of nostalgia with every bite.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour milk
  • ½ cup raisins for decorating

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 7 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening until smooth. Stir in the molasses and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; stir into the mixture alternately with the sour milk. Cover the dough and chill for at least one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).Grease cookie sheets. On a lightly floured surface, roll out about 1/3 of the dough to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into circles about 3 inches in diameter using a cookie cutter or drinking glass. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookies sheets. Place a raisin onto the center of each cookie.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    129 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 134mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 134mg