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"These gigantic molasses cookies remind me of the ones my grandmother used to make," remembers Joan Stull of Titusville, Florida. At nearly 4 inches across, they're nicely spiced, delightfully chewy and bound to be noticed!
Editor's Note: Make half of the recipe at a time to fit into a mixing bowl.
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 315 calories, 14 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 306 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.
Originally published as Jumbo Molasses Cookies in Quick Cooking July/August 2000, p55
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Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2012 by ioanas
I just read the review about flattening them a little. Not necessary with all sugar, but with splenda it may help.
I've been making this recipe ever since I saw it in the magazine years ago. My family loves them. I make several batches during Thanksgiving and Christmas now to give away as gifts. Everyone who gets a taste loves them. The only " complaint" they have is how big they are and they " have" to eat the whole thing because it's so delicious. I do size them down at times. I've also substituted half of the sugar with Splenda and noticed that the cookies aren't as flat, which makes its easier to fit more on the cookie sheet. They come out just as delicious. But I wonder if I still need to refrigerate for an hour. In any case, enjoy this wonderful cookie, it makes the house smell heavenly!
Reviewed on May. 23, 2012 by Grammabeaglebabe
Have made these several times! They ARE GREAT!!
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2011 by chocolateLover001
Use olive oil in place of shortening - it's cheaper and faster!
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2010 by mscjtroy
Delicious!
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2009 by 19632
This is a fantasic cookie,everyone i give them too always love them, and they beg for more, i roll mine in "suger in the raw" in the brown box in most stores and i flatten them just a little with my hand and they come out just perfect.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2009 by bcakes
Well this cookies are ok.But for me nah!anyway who ever likes molasses dont bake them at 350,try baking them at 325 cause if you bake them higher they will burn.
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