Molasses Elephant Cookies

Servings: 40 Difficulty: Intermediate
International-style sweet and satisfying dessert that brings home-style flavor to your table
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Molasses Elephant Cookies

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 40 Calories: 1672.7

Description

This International dessert features All-purpose flour, Ground cinnamon, Ground ginger, Baking soda, Salt. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda and salt.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Place shortening, sugar and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Use an electric mixer set at medium speed to cream mixture until smooth and fluffy.
  5. Use low speed to beat in molasses and vinegar.
  6. Cover tightly and refrigerate 1 hour or more.
  7. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls, 3 inches apart, onto lightly greased cookie sheets.
  8. Just before baking, make a face or design with raisins or small pieces of dates on each cookie.
  9. Bake in preheated 375-degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until set when lightly touched.
  10. Remove from cookie sheets and place on wire racks to cool completely

Nutrition Facts

Servings 40


Amount Per Serving
Calories 1672.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40.8g63%
Saturated Fat 13.2g66%
Cholesterol 280.8mg94%
Sodium 1327.7mg56%
Total Carbohydrate 299.3g100%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g32%
Sugars 115.6g
Protein 34.1g69%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: allpurpose, baking, cider, cinnamon, cookies, dessert, eggs, elephant, flour, ginger, ground, international, light, molasses, salt, shortening, soda, sugar, title, vegan
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