Molasses Cookies | James Beard Foundation

Molasses Cookies | James Beard Foundation

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Molasses cookies are a standard item for cookie jars in America. Older recipes seldom mention sugar, for these cookies were made with whatever sweet was at hand, and molasses could mean sorghum syrup...

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Cooking tools:

  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie cutter
  • Sifter
  • Cooling rack
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Baking sheet
  • Spatula
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter or lard
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup molasses, dark or light
  • 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ginger

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