Mom's Molasses Cookies Recipe

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Mom's Molasses Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp clove
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup sugar

Directions:

  1. Melt shortening and let cool. Add 1 c sugar, molasses and egg. Beat well.
  2. Sift dry ingredients, except the remaining sugar. Add to first mixture. Mix well.
  3. Chill at least 1 hour. (Don't skip this step!).
  4. Form in 1 inch balls and roll in remaining sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes on greased cookie sheets. (As low as 7 minutes in a convection oven).
  5. NOTE: To get the texture just right, follow the directions closely. Specifically three things: don't substitute butter or margarine for the shortening, melt the shortening, and hand form the cookies.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2231.95 Kcal (9345 kJ)
Calories from fat 1098.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 122g 188%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 5228.87mg 218%
Potassium 953.99mg 20%
Total Carbs 261.84g 87%
Sugars 109.83g 439%
Dietary Fiber 17.26g 69%
Protein 22.24g 44%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 12.2mg 68%
Calcium 557.1mg 56%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 464.85 Kcal (1946 kJ)
Calories from fat 228.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.41g 188%
Cholesterol 19.37mg 31%
Sodium 1089.01mg 218%
Potassium 198.69mg 20%
Total Carbs 54.53g 87%
Sugars 22.87g 439%
Dietary Fiber 3.59g 69%
Protein 4.63g 44%
Iron 2.5mg 68%
Calcium 116mg 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

  • 54
    Points
  • 60
    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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