Molasses Cookies I

2 Reviews

“This is an old family recipe, and well worth the time and effort.” - by Kristen Pontier

Ingredients

1 cup unsulfured molasses
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup melted butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup warm water
6 cups all-purpose flour

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Mix ingredients in order given, by hand (mixers ruin this recipe!). Mix in baking soda dissolved in water. Add the flour last.
Lightly flour board, and add flour as needed to keep dough from being really sticky. Roll out thin and cut into any shapes you want.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (60 total)

Calories
110 cal
6%

Fat
3.4 g
5%

Carbs
18.7 g
6%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (2)

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RBPierce

Aug. 26, 2010

"The texture was nice, but the cookies tasted almost bland. After the first batch I added about another 1/2 cup of molasses and a pinch of salt, and sprinkled some white sugar on top, and they tasted b..." See moreetter. I wouldn't repeat this recipe."

Ccseitz

Feb. 20, 2012

"These cookies were amazing!!! I added cinnamon and cloves because I like a lot of spice :-). The texture was great, probably from the combination of vinegar and baking soda and the flavor was wonderfu..." See morel, I will definitely make these again and again!!!"

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