Molasses Spice Pressed Cookies 1950 Recipes

MOLASSES SPICE PRESSED COOKIES (1950)

Steps:

• 1. Cream shortening and the sugar. Add eggs and molasses. Beat until light and fluffy.
• 2. Sift together the dry ingredients and gradually add to the shortening mixture , blend thoroughly.
• 3. Fill cookie press. Form dough on unoiled cookie sheet.
• 4. BAKE in a moderate oven 350° for 8-10 minutes. yields: 7 dozen assorted cookies.
• 5. For thumb prints cookies: Use 1 teaspoon of the molasses spice pressed cookie dough to form each ball. Roll in granulated sugar , Space balls 3" apart on lightly oiled cookie sheet , Sprinkle each ball with 1-2 drops of water. BAKE in a moderate oven 350° for 10-12 minutes.

SOFT MOLASSES SPICE COOKIES

Steps:

• Combine flour, soda, salt and spices in a bowl and mix well to blend.
• Combine sugar, oil, molasses, milk and vanilla in a large bowl.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Add flour mixture gradually.
• Mix well.
• Chill 1 hour or until firm.
• Roll out portions of dough on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
• Cut with a floured 2 1/2" cookie cutter or your favourite shaped cookie cutters.
• Place on greased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes.
• When cool store in tightly covered metal container.
• Prep time includes chilling time.

MARTHA'S CHEWY MOLASSES SPICE COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt.
• In a shallow bowl, place 1/2 cup sugar; set aside.
• With an electric mixer, beat butter and remaining 1 cup of sugar until combined. Beat in egg and then molasses until incorporated.
• Reduce speed to low; gradually mix in dry ingredients, *just* until a dough forms.
• Pinch off and roll dough into 1" balls. Roll balls in the reserved sugar to coat.
• Arrange balls on parchment lined baking sheets, about 3 inches apart. Bake, one sheet at a time, until edges are just firm and top of cookies have a "crackle" effect, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Cool cookies 1 minute on baking sheets; transfer to racks to cool completely.