Ingredients
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1 cup Sugar
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3/4 cup Vegetable Shortening
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1/4 cup Molasses
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1 Eggs
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2 cups All Purpose Flour
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2 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
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1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
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1 tsp Ground Ginger
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1/2 tsp Ground Cloves
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1/4 tsp Ground Cardamom
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1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
Directions
Spicy molasses cookies are a type of cookie that is known for their deep, rich flavor and warm, spicy kick. They are made with a mixture of molasses, sugar, and spices, such as ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, which gives them a bold and flavorful taste. The cookies are typically soft and chewy, with a slightly crispy exterior, and they are often decorated with colorful icing or sprinkles to make them even more appealing. The combination of the rich molasses flavor and the warm spices makes spicy molasses cookies a tasty and satisfying treat. They are also relatively easy to make, which makes them a popular choice for home bakers. Overall, spicy molasses cookies are a good cookie because of their delicious flavor and versatility.
Recipe Steps
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. |
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Mix sugar, shortening, molasses, and egg together until well combined. Dump in dry ingredients, stirring dry ingredients together lightly. Mix together until dough is combined. |
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In your hands roll dough into walnut-sized balls, then generously coat each ball with sugar. Place balls on a baking sheet and bake for 9 to 11 minutes, allowing to bake for about a minute after cookies begin to crack. |
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Remove cookies from baking sheet and allow to cool…though these are delicious while still warm. |
