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Molasses Cookies
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Molasses Cookies

11 ingredients 11 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

990
Calories
29g
Protein
29g
Fat
154g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Grape 1/2 cup (76g) 62
Molasses 1 tbsp (20g) 58
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Topping not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • ½ tablespoon vinegar
  • ½ cup milk (minus ½ tablespoon for the vinegar)
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup (8 tablespoons) shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger
  • Toppings ( walnuts , raisins , etc.)

Directions

1

Grease or parchment -line some cookie sheets .

2

Combine the vinegar and milk.

3

Combine the baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and 2½ cups of flour.

4

Cream together the sugar and shortening until well-combined, then beat in the molasses and egg until smooth.

5

Alternately mix in the dry and milk mixtures, starting and ending with the dry mixture.

6

Bit by bit, mix in more flour as needed. For drop cookies, you might not add any more. For rolled cookies produced without refrigeration, you are likely to need an extra 1½ cup for a total of 4 cups. Refrigeration can reduce this slightly.

7

Chill the batter in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

8

Form the cookies. If making drop cookies, scoop some batter onto the prepared cookie sheet. Using a bit of sugar to prevent sticking, squish the cookie with a glass. Press some toppings into the top of the cookie. Plop a pint -sized blob of batter onto a flour-dusted surface. Dust the top of the dough with flour as you squish it down, then roll it out . A cold marble rolling pin is suggested. Cut out shapes, then place them on the cookie sheet. The unused dough may be put back into the mix; note that this increases the proportion of flour.

9

If making drop cookies, scoop some batter onto the prepared cookie sheet. Using a bit of sugar to prevent sticking, squish the cookie with a glass. Press some toppings into the top of the cookie.

10

Plop a pint -sized blob of batter onto a flour-dusted surface. Dust the top of the dough with flour as you squish it down, then roll it out . A cold marble rolling pin is suggested. Cut out shapes, then place them on the cookie sheet. The unused dough may be put back into the mix; note that this increases the proportion of flour.

11

Bake cookies for 8–10 minutes at 375°F .

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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