We are thrilled to present our favorite cookie recipe on the face of the earth. It is our mother's recipe and before that, her mother's recipe. Which probably means it's from an old Betty Crocker cookbook, but we don't know for sure, so we're going to pretend it's very exclusive and very family.
As part of our Half Assed family, we're giving it to you. These melty little pieces of heaven cookies are chewy and rich and meant to be eaten five at a time. At least that's how we do it.
One caveat: Do not over bake these guys. Not unless you prefer molasses snaps.
Rating: Truly 1/2 assed
Here's what you need and how you do it
2 cups brown sugar, packed
1 cup vegetable shortening
2 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
4-1/2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon cloves (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
Granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cream the brown sugar, shortening, eggs and molasses. Blend in remaining ingredients.
Spoon cookie dough into round balls and dip into granulated sugar. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes (tops!). Immediately remove from cookie sheet.
For a printable version of this recipe, click here.
My favorites!
Posted by: Nora | November 01, 2009 at 04:49 PM
omg, here I was going to be so good, now until Thanksgiving but I have to make these. I love these kinds of cookies!
Posted by: Wendy | November 01, 2009 at 05:41 PM
Sa-weet! Just bought a jar of molasses on one of my last shopping trips and was trying to decide what to do with it - gingerbread or cookies.
You have answered my dilemma!
Posted by: Bethany | November 04, 2009 at 11:10 AM
These are my all time favorite kind of cookies! I can't wait to make them. Thanks :)
Posted by: Alexis AKA MOM | November 07, 2009 at 10:00 PM