How to Make Southern Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s nothing quite like a warm, freshly-baked chocolate chip cookie, especially when it’s infused with the flavors of the American South. These Southern spiced chocolate chip cookies are a delicious twist on the classic treat, featuring traditional spices and a touch of heat that will make your taste buds sing.

Traditional chocolate chip cookies are a beloved staple in the world of baking, but sometimes it’s fun to mix things up and add a bit of Southern flair. These cookies are pe...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 dozen cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone liner. Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, baking soda, and salt in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • In a large bowl, mash vegetable shortening and sugar together until smooth and creamy; mix in the egg and molasses. Stir the flour mixture into the molasses mixture to make a smooth dough, and mix in the chocolate chips. Drop by scant tablespoon or small dough scoop about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until slightly golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool on sheets 1 to 2 minutes before removing to finish cooling on wire racks.
  • Nutrition

    367 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 320mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 41mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 283mg