PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH MOLASSES COOKIES
These come from my mom's side of the family. Since she grew up there among the Amish and Mennonite communities I've always been fascinated with their cuisines. Molasses and gingerbread are two of my favorite flavors for cookies. Cooking time noted is per batch.
Provided by Marney
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 20m
Yield 5-6 dozen cookies, 60-70 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cream the shortening and sugar together. Add the eggs, molasses and sour cream to which the baking soda has been added.
- Sift the flour and spices together and add to the wet ingredients.
- Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees farenheit for 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.8, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 8.7, Sodium 29.1, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 6.7, Protein 1.6
DUTCH MOLASSES COOKIES
This is an eggless recipe. They keep well.
Provided by Rosina
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Dutch
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, the three spices and set aside. Mix until blended, the shortening, sugar, molasses and sour milk. To this add the flour mixture, the walnuts, the raisins and citron. Mix until well combined.
- Turn dough onto a large sheet of waxed paper or foil. Shape into a roll 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in the paper or foil and refrigerate for several hours or overnight (or even up to two weeks).
- About 15 minutes before baking time, turn on oven and pre-heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- Slice chilled dough 3/8 inch thick and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake about 15 minutes or until done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.9 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 306.6 mg, Sugar 22.9 g
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