Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies

Name: Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup shortening; 1 cup molasses; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 4 teaspoons baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sour milk; 0.5 cup raisins for decorating

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A real old fashioned molasses cookie for you to sink your teeth into. These cookies are cut out into circles and each one has a decorative raisin in the middle. To make sour milk, just add 1 teaspoon of vinegar to a cup of milk and let it stand for 5 minutes.

Recipe by B M Schumaker

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

8 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs 7 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

48

Yield:

4 dozen

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Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
1 cup shortening
1 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sour milk
½ cup raisins for decorating

Directions

In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening until smooth. Stir in the molasses and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; stir into the mixture alternately with the sour milk. Cover the dough and chill for at least one hour.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).Grease cookie sheets. On a lightly floured surface, roll out about 1/3 of the dough to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into circles about 3 inches in diameter using a cookie cutter or drinking glass. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookies sheets. Place a raisin onto the center of each cookie.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

129	Calories
5g	Fat
21g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 129
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 134mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 2g
Calcium 24mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 134mg	3%

* 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.