Molasses Cookies

Name: Molasses Cookies
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar (divided); ½ cup shortening; ¼ cup butter; ¼ cup molasses; 1 egg (beaten); 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional )

Moist, chewy, and flavorful, these Molasses Cookies are a must-have on any baking tray!

⏱️ 30 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 15 min 📊 Medium ⭐ 4.8 (18) 👁️ 28 views

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Ingredients

24 servings

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cup granulated sugar (divided)
½ cup shortening
¼ cup butter
¼ cup molasses
1 egg (beaten)
1 teaspoon orange zest (optional )

Steps

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
Mix 1 cup sugar, shortening, and butter with a mixer on medium until fluffy. Mix in molasses. Add egg and beat until well combined.
Add dry ingredients a bit at a time until well mixed (and add orange zest if using).
Roll into 1" balls. Dip the tops in remaining sugar and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake 9-11 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned.