This recipe originally came from my grandmother but I have altered it a bit to add my favorite: chocolate chips. They are not a traditional molasses cookie so even people who don't enjoy molasses like these cookies.—Mellowdee Jae Brooks, Moscow, Idaho
Chocolate Chip Molasses Cookies
Chocolate Chip Molasses Cookies
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
7-1/2 dozen
Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
- In a large bowl, beat the shortening, sugar and molasses. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 72 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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