Molasses Cookies with White Chocolate Glaze

  • Prep 60 min
  • Total 1 hr 45 min
  • Servings 42

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup white baking chips
  • 1 teaspoon shortening

Steps

  • 1
    1. Heat oven to 375°F. Mix 3/4 cup shortening, the brown sugar, molasses, vanilla and egg in large bowl with spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients except white baking chips and 1 teaspoon shortening. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • 2
    Bake 10 to 12 minutes or just until set. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • 3
    Heat white baking chips and 1 teaspoon shortening in small microwavable bowl uncovered on Medium-High (70%) 1 minute; stir. Microwave 15 seconds at a time until mixture can be stirred smooth. Drizzle over cookies.

  • For a crinkly look, dip the tops of the dough balls into granulated sugar and place sugar sides up on the cookie sheet. Sprinkle each ball with 2 or 3 drops of water before baking.
  • Either mild- or full-flavor molasses can be used in these cookies--you get to choose.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
105
Calories from Fat
45
Total Fat
5 g
Saturated Fat
2 g
Cholesterol
5 mg
Sodium
80 mg
Potassium
70 mg
Total Carbohydrate
14 g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Protein
1 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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