Soft Molasses Cookies Recipe

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Soft Molasses Cookies
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, shortening and sugars until light colored and fluffy.
  3. Beat in molasses and eggs; set mixture aside.
  4. In another large bowl, combine flour (no need to sift), salt, baking soda, ginger, cloves and cinnamon.
  5. Blend thoroughly with wire whisk.
  6. Gradually mix flour mixture into creamed ingredients until dough is blended and smooth.
  7. Roll dough into 1 1/2-inch balls.
  8. Dip tops in granulated sugar; place 2 1/2- inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
  9. Bake at 350° for 11 minutes.
  10. Do not overbake.
  11. Cool on wire rack.
  12. To keep cookies soft and chewy, store in a tightly covered container along with slices of raw apple between layers.
  13. These cookies also freeze beautifully.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 593.96 Kcal (2487 kJ)
Calories from fat 245.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.3g 42%
Cholesterol 51.34mg 17%
Sodium 1467.05mg 61%
Potassium 338.55mg 7%
Total Carbs 81.61g 27%
Sugars 31.23g 125%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g 23%
Protein 7.51g 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 4.2mg 23%
Calcium 198.1mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 417.39 Kcal (1748 kJ)
Calories from fat 172.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.18g 42%
Cholesterol 36.07mg 17%
Sodium 1030.92mg 61%
Potassium 237.91mg 7%
Total Carbs 57.35g 27%
Sugars 21.95g 125%
Dietary Fiber 4.01g 23%
Protein 5.28g 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2.9mg 23%
Calcium 139.2mg 20%

* 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

  • 13.4
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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