Gingered Molasses Cookies

Name: Gingered Molasses Cookies
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup shortening; 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup molasses; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, molasses and orange zest. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2

Roll into 1-1/4-in. balls, then in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3

. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm and surface cracks. Remove to wire racks to cool.