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Molasses Cookies Recipe
by Glenn

Molasses Cookies

A modernized version of my grandmother's (Eva M. Koehler) molasses cookies--without the pearl ash. One of the great cookie treats of all time. This version is soft, chewy and more cake-like than what you will typically see. The egg wash topping is a truly lost art. For a lot of people this cookie will immediately transport you back to the middle of the last century and a simpler time.

Rating: 4.3/5
Avg. 4.3/5 2 votes
Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 24

Goes Well With: a glass of milk

Wine and Drink Pairings: a semi sweet red wine

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup baking Molasses (Brer Rabbit™)
  • 1/2 cup Shortening
  • 1 cup thick Milk (sour or add tsp of vinegar and mix lightly)
  • 3 Eggs
  • 2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 4 cups Flour

Directions

  1. Cream Brown Sugar and Shortening together.
  2. Add Molasses until mixed.
  3. Add Milk, 2 well-beaten Eggs and Baking Soda.
  4. Mix in Flour.
  5. Drop table spoon sized globs onto well-greased cookie sheet.
  6. Beat remaining Egg and brush the tops of each cookie.
  7. Bake @ 400 for 8 minutes.