Molasses Cookies

  Molasses Cookies Directions

Mmm! Bite into classic soft, melt-in-your-mouth molasses cookies for a yummy bit of nostalgia. Molasses Cookies Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 325°F.

2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine:

   • 1 cup packed brown sugar
   • 3/4 cup shortening
   • 1/4 cup molasses
   • 1 egg
     Use an electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with a spoon.

3. Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in:

   • 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
   • 2 teaspoons baking soda
   • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
   • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
   • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
   • 1/4 teaspoon salt

4. Shape Dough: Use rounded tablespoonfuls to form 1 1/2-inch balls. Dip the tops into 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar.

5. Place on Cookie Sheet: Arrange the balls, sugared sides up, on an ungreased cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.

6. Bake Cookies: Bake for 13 to 16 minutes until set and cookies appear dry.

7. Cool: Immediately remove the cookies from the cookie sheet to a cooling rack.