Molasses Ginger Cookies

Name: Molasses Ginger Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 96
Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup shortening; 1/2 cup molasses; 2 large eggs; 3 1/2 cups enriched flour; 2 tsp baking soda; 2 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp ground cloves; 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Minutes to Prepare: 15
Minutes to Cook: 15

Number of Servings: 96

Ingredients

2 cups granulated sugar1 cup shortening1/2 cup molasses2 large eggs3 1/2 cups enriched flour2 tsp baking soda2 tsp ground ginger1 tsp ground cloves1 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions

In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening till fluffy. Add eggs and molasses and beat well. Add dry ingredients, small amounts at a time, mixing well. Form into 1-inch balls, roll in sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake in 350 F oven, about 15 minutes, till lightly brown on bottom.

Makes 6-8 dozen delicious cookies.

Number of Servings: 96

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHARLEBK.

Servings Per Recipe: 96

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 48.9
Total Fat: 1.9 g
Cholesterol: 4.7 mg
Sodium: 23.6 mg
Total Carbs: 7.5 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 0.5 g

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