Molasses Cookies Recipe

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Molasses Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 1/2-4 cups flour

Directions:

  1. Combine the sugar, molasses, and melted shortening.
  2. Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water and add that.
  3. Stir in baking powder, ginger, and salt.
  4. Stir in flour until it forms a nice dough ball.
  5. Cover and chill overnight.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  7. Roll out the dough and cut into shapes.
  8. Arrange on baking sheets and bake 10-15 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1399.79 Kcal (5861 kJ)
Calories from fat 411.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.76g 70%
Sodium 4057.78mg 169%
Potassium 1639.59mg 35%
Total Carbs 233.7g 78%
Sugars 92.61g 370%
Dietary Fiber 15.57g 62%
Protein 17.77g 36%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 13.2mg 73%
Calcium 648.4mg 65%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 335.58 Kcal (1405 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.97g 70%
Sodium 972.8mg 169%
Potassium 393.07mg 35%
Total Carbs 56.03g 78%
Sugars 22.2g 370%
Dietary Fiber 3.73g 62%
Protein 4.26g 36%
Iron 3.2mg 73%
Calcium 155.4mg 65%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 31
    Points
  • 38
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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