{"id":6111,"date":"2025-09-20T16:12:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T16:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=6111"},"modified":"2025-09-20T16:12:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T16:12:08","slug":"virginias-molasses-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/20\/virginias-molasses-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Virginia\u2019s Molasses Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"485\">Virginia\u2019s Molasses Cookies were a signature recipe of my grandmother, Virginia, who was a culinary instructor until her passing at over 100 years old. Four generations later, they\u2019re still a cherished family favorite. Soft, spiced, and perfectly sweet, these cookies are sure to become a tradition in your kitchen, too.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"503\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"792\">\n<li data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"572\">\n<p data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"572\">\u00be cup shortening (1 stick margarine + \u00bd stick butter works well)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"588\">\n<p data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"588\">1 cup sugar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"615\">\n<p data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"615\">\u00bc cup heaping molasses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"631\">\n<p data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"631\">1 large egg<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"659\">\n<p data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"659\">2 teaspoons baking soda<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"690\">\n<p data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"690\">2 \u00bc cups all-purpose flour<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"719\">\n<p data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"719\">\u00be teaspoon ground cloves<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"748\">\n<p data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"748\">\u00bd teaspoon ground ginger<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"772\">\n<p data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"772\">1 teaspoon cinnamon<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"792\">\n<p data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"792\">\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"811\">Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1429\">\n<li data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"874\">\n<p data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"874\">Cream together the shortening and sugar in a large bowl.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"910\">\n<p data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"910\">Add the molasses and mix well.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"945\">\n<p data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"945\">Beat in the egg until smooth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"1022\">\n<p data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1022\">In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1105\">\n<p data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1105\">Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1168\">\n<p data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1168\">Form dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in sugar.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1291\">\n<p data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1291\">Flatten slightly with the bottom of a juice glass dipped in sugar and place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1366\">\n<p data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1366\">Bake at <strong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1337\">350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C) for 8\u201310 minutes<\/strong>, until set but still soft.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1429\">\n<p data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1429\">Remove immediately to cool on paper towels or wire racks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Virginia\u2019s Molasses Cookies were a signature recipe of my grandmother, Virginia, who was a culinary instructor until her passing at&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6112,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Virginia\u2019s Molasses Cookies - Grandma Baking Recipes","description":"Virginia\u2019s Molasses Cookies were a signature recipe of my grandmother, Virginia, who was a culinary instructor until her passing at over 100 years old. 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