Chewy Molasses Cookies Recipe

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Chewy Molasses Cookies
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Ingredients:

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

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt shortening and allow it to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the shortening, sugar, molasses, and egg. Beat well.
  3. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Add to shortening/sugar mixture, mix well.
  4. Chill dough about half an hour or until firm.
  5. Roll into 1 balls, then roll balls in sugar. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
  6. Bake about 8 minutes at 375 degrees. The edges should be slightly brown. Do not overbake!
  7. Cool on racks before storing.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2137.6 Kcal (8950 kJ)
Calories from fat 991.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 110.15g 169%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 4938.39mg 206%
Potassium 954.13mg 20%
Total Carbs 272.04g 91%
Sugars 119.83g 479%
Dietary Fiber 17.26g 69%
Protein 22.24g 44%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 12.2mg 68%
Calcium 557mg 56%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 447.43 Kcal (1873 kJ)
Calories from fat 207.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.06g 169%
Cholesterol 19.47mg 31%
Sodium 1033.68mg 206%
Potassium 199.71mg 20%
Total Carbs 56.94g 91%
Sugars 25.08g 479%
Dietary Fiber 3.61g 69%
Protein 4.66g 44%
Iron 2.5mg 68%
Calcium 116.6mg 56%

* 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

  • 51.1
    Points
  • 59
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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