Molasses Snaps

12 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1 c. brown sugar, packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 c. molasses
  • 2 1/4 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1/2 c. raisins (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Beat shortening and sugar until creamy.
  2. 2
    Beat in eggs and molasses.
  3. 3
    Mix dry ingredients and stir in raisins and nuts, if used.
  4. 4
    Stir flour mixture into molasses mixture.
  5. 5
    Drop dough from a teaspoon onto a lightly greased baking sheet, space cookies about 2 inches apart.
  6. 6
    Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes or until set but not hard.
  7. 7
    Remove from baking sheet while warm.

Products Matching These Ingredients

More Recipes to Try