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

Spicy Molasses Cookies are a delicious treat that is perfect for the holiday season or any time you want a sweet and spicy snack. These cookies are filled with warm, cozy spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, and they get their rich, sweet flavor from molasses. The combination of the spices and molasses creates a cookie that is both comforting and invigorating, with a depth of flavor that is truly irresistible.

These cookies are also incredibly versatile – they can be made chewy o...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup light or dark molasses
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup raisins

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 72
  • Yield: 72 servings

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine dry ingredients and spices; add to batter and mix lightly. Stir in nuts and raisins if desired; mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes.

    • Nutrition

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    Categories

    Spicy recipes
    Molasses recipes
    Cookie recipes