Cry Babies I

Name: Cry Babies I
Yield: 4 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 cup brewed coffee; 1 cup molasses; 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar; ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 5 tablespoons water as needed; 2 cups white sugar

Rating: 4 stars

9 Ratings
7 Reviews

This was my Grandmother's recipe. It is a molasses cookie with coffee in it.

By Leslee

Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

4 dozen

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Step 2

Dissolve the baking soda in the coffee.
Step 3

Cream the shortening with the white sugar. Beat in the eggs, coffee mixture, molasses, vinegar, 1/2 cup of the cocoa powder, spices, and flour. Dough should be thick and slightly sticky. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto a greased cookie sheet.
Step 4

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cookies cool, then glaze.
Step 5

To Make Glaze: Combine the confectioner's sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa, and enough water to achieve a desired spreading consistency. Beat until smooth.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

317 calories; 3.5 g protein; 56.4 g carbohydrates; 15.5 mg cholesterol; 117.3 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (7)

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03/31/2011

these are good the longer they sit the better they taste. Very cakey texture and I enjoyed the flavour not overly sweet which is nice. Thanks for the recipe Read More

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amydoll

11/17/2004

The submitter said the dough should be sticky so I wasn't concerned by it's little too wet appearance. Unfortunately my first batch was flat and shiny. I added 1/4-1/3 cup more flour and the next batch was much much better. Also my cookies took about 20 minutes per batch to bake! I also found the flavor weird too many tastes competing is it chocolate is it molasses etc? My husband just said they were ok so after all that work I doubt I'll make again. Read More

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9 Ratings

5 star values: 4
4 star values: 3
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 1

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recipes need gluten

03/31/2011

these are good the longer they sit the better they taste. Very cakey texture and I enjoyed the flavour not overly sweet which is nice. Thanks for the recipe Read More

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recipes need gluten

03/31/2011

these are good the longer they sit the better they taste. Very cakey texture and I enjoyed the flavour not overly sweet which is nice. Thanks for the recipe Read More

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LAURIE COLLAZZO

08/29/2002

Oh my Gosh... I am 45 years old. My Grandmother used to make these cookies when I was little (they were my favorite) Unfortunately when she passed away the recipe died with her. Finally after all these years thanks to you I have found the recipe and made some today. They taste exactly the way Grandma's used to. Now I can pass these on to my children. Again many thanks!!!! Read More

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alys

05/24/2004

I made these for my father in law who wanted to recreate his mom's recipie. They turned out perfect! I used Splenda in place of the sugar. Of course it didn't cream real well and I thought they were ruined. But as soon as I added the flour they were fine. Also I did not have ground cloves so I ground whole cloves in a coffee grinder. This made the clove flavor a little strong. I'll just use a little less next time. They have a great soft chewy texter and hold their shape when they cook. I didn't even bother with the frosting since they were very good without. Great recipie. Read More

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SHELLEYJOE

01/21/2003

I really liked this recipe. the only thing i did different was add a little more flour. Read More

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SIDANA HALDANE

12/22/2002

Unfortunately this is not what I was looking for. I was expecting a spicy sweet cookie however my friend and I did not find the cookie to be spicy or sweet. We were also rather disappointed in the texture which was very spongy. If you are looking for a cookie that is not very sweet this may be something you would like. Read More

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amydoll

11/17/2004

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JEANI_P

12/05/2003

I thought this recipe was easy and tasted great the coffee added zing and the frosting added just the right amount of sweet to the spice...kudos! My only suggestion is it is a full flavor molasses cookie so use a quality molasses to get optimal flavor. Enjoy! Read More

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Nutritional Information

Cry Babies I

Servings Per Recipe: 24
Calories: 317

% Daily Value *

protein: 7 %

carbohydrates: 18 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 7 %

sugars:

fat: 15 %

saturated fat: 13 %

cholesterol: 5 %

vitamin a iu:

niacin equivalents: 18 %

vitamin b6: 7 %

vitamin c:

folate: 12 %

calcium: 4 %

iron: 12 %

magnesium: 19 %

potassium: 8 %

sodium: 5 %

thiamin: 20 %

calories from fat:

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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recipes need gluten

03/31/2011

these are good the longer they sit the better they taste. Very cakey texture and I enjoyed the flavour not overly sweet which is nice. Thanks for the recipe

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recipes need gluten

03/31/2011

these are good the longer they sit the better they taste. Very cakey texture and I enjoyed the flavour not overly sweet which is nice. Thanks for the recipe

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LAURIE COLLAZZO

08/29/2002

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alys

05/24/2004

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SHELLEYJOE

01/21/2003

I really liked this recipe. the only thing i did different was add a little more flour.

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SIDANA HALDANE

12/22/2002

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amydoll

11/17/2004

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12/05/2003

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