Earthquake Cookies Recipe

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Earthquake Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 cups sifted flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground cloves

Directions:

  1. Place the shortening and sugar into a mixing bowl and rub or beat with a spoon until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and the molasses and beat well.
  3. Sift flour before measuring, then sift again with the dry ingredients so that they are mixing well.
  4. Add the flour mixture to the shortening mixture and mix well.
  5. Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  7. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
  8. Roll each ball in granulated sugar.
  9. Place the balls 2-inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  10. Bake the cookies at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  11. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly (about 2 minutes).
  12. Remove from the cookie sheet to wire racks to cool completely.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 107.49 Kcal (450 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.94g 12%
Cholesterol 9.3mg 3%
Sodium 160.18mg 7%
Potassium 66.22mg 1%
Total Carbs 9.31g 3%
Sugars 9.04g 36%
Dietary Fiber 0.07g 0%
Protein 0.33g 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 11.4mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 507.87 Kcal (2126 kJ)
Calories from fat 337.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.51g 12%
Cholesterol 43.94mg 3%
Sodium 756.81mg 7%
Potassium 312.89mg 1%
Total Carbs 43.98g 3%
Sugars 42.73g 36%
Dietary Fiber 0.33g 0%
Protein 1.57g 1%
Iron 1.3mg 2%
Calcium 54mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.8
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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