Spicy Molasses Cookies
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This recipe makes 28 servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per cookie: about | - |
| cal | 101 |
| pro | 1 g |
| total fat | 4 g |
| sat. fat | 1 g |
| carb | 16 g |
| fibre | 0 |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 58 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 2 |
| iron | 6 |
| folate | 10 |
The nonhydrogenated shortening is available at health food stores and some supermarkets.
Ingredients
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/2 cup nonhydrogenated shortening or butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup fancy molasses or cooking molasses
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1-1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1-1/2 tsp ginger
- 1-1/2 tsp allspice
Preparation
In small bowl, dissolve baking soda in water; set aside.
In large bowl, beat together shortening and granulated and brown sugars; blend in molasses and soda mixture.
In separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, ginger and allspice; stir into shortening mixture until combined.
On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-inch (5 mm) thickness. Using 2-1/2-inch (6 cm) round cutter, cut out shapes. Place, 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart, on greased rimless baking sheets.
Bake in centre of 375°F (190°C) oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Transfer to rack and let cool.
In large bowl, beat together shortening and granulated and brown sugars; blend in molasses and soda mixture.
In separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, ginger and allspice; stir into shortening mixture until combined.
On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-inch (5 mm) thickness. Using 2-1/2-inch (6 cm) round cutter, cut out shapes. Place, 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart, on greased rimless baking sheets.
Bake in centre of 375°F (190°C) oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Transfer to rack and let cool.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: February 2008
- Keywords : Dessert; Snacks; Bake; Kid-Friendly; Molasses;
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