Pumpkin-Molasses Cookies

Name: Pumpkin-Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 0.75 cup butter-flavored shortening; 0.25 cup brown sugar; 0.75 cup white sugar, divided; 0.25 cup molasses; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

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This pumpkin-molasses cookie is the perfect hybrid of several traditional holiday season flavors and instantly became a family favorite! This recipe combines gingerbread, spice cake, and sugar cookie flavors into one mouthwatering, chewy cookie that will please everyone!

Recipe by AZ JAZZ

Published on November 19, 2012

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:

36

Yield:

36 cookies

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Ingredients

¾ cup butter-flavored shortening
¼ cup brown sugar
¾ cup white sugar, divided
¼ cup molasses
1 large egg, beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Directions

Slowly melt shortening in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature, 5 to 10 minutes.
Combine cooled shortening with brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, molasses, and egg; mix well.
Mix flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl until well blended. Add to the moist ingredients and use your hands to gently push the mixture together, similar to kneading. Dough will be quite crumbly; do not add any liquids. Place in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets with butter. Place remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a small, shallow bowl.
Work about 1 tablespoon chilled dough at a time and roll into a ball. Lightly roll balls into sugar to coat and place on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 9 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

96	Calories
5g	Fat
12g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 96
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 108mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 1g
Calcium 8mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 45mg	1%

* 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.