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Shoo-Fly Cookies

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These Shoo-Fly Cookies offer a dense, cake-like texture reminiscent of traditional Shoo-Fly pie but in a convenient handheld form. The deep, robust flavor of molasses is balanced by sweet corn syrup and warm spices, creating a dessert that is both nostalgic and comforting. Ideal for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or as a unique gift, these cookies have a moist, fudgy interior topped with a crunchy cinnamon-nutmeg crumb layer. They are best served at room temperature to allow the flavors to fully develop.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 85.7
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These Shoo-Fly Cookies offer a dense, cake-like texture reminiscent of traditional Shoo-Fly pie but in a convenient handheld form. The deep, robust flavor of molasses is balanced by sweet corn syrup and warm spices, creating a dessert that is both nostalgic and comforting. Ideal for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or as a unique gift, these cookies have a moist, fudgy interior topped with a crunchy cinnamon-nutmeg crumb layer. They are best served at room temperature to allow the flavors to fully develop.
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Molasses
  • 1/4 cup Light corn syrup
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 cup Boiling water
  • 3/4 cup Butter, softened
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups All purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Grated nutmeg
  • Pie pastry for a 9-inch pie (or enough to line a 9x13 inch baking dish)
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 325&# 194;°F (165ðC).
  2. 2
    Line a 9x13 inch rectangular baking dish with pie pastry, crimping the edges well to secure the dough so it does not slip during baking.
  3. 3
    In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  4. 4
    In a medium heat-proof bowl, whisk together the molasses, light corn syrup, salt, and baking soda.
  5. 5
    Pour the boiling water into the molasses mixture and stir until fully dissolved and combined.
  6. 6
    Pour half of the liquid molasses mixture into the pastry-lined dish.
  7. 7
    Sprinkle one-third of the crumb topping evenly over the liquid.
  8. 8
    Pour the remaining liquid molasses mixture over the crumbs.
  9. 9
    Sprinkle the remaining two-thirds of the crumb topping evenly over the top.
  10. 10
    Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, watching carefully in the first 15 minutes. If the pastry edges begin to slip down the sides, gently pat them back up with a knife.
  11. 11
    Bake until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
  12. 12
    Allow to cool completely in the dish before cutting into 1.5-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 85.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 97503.3mg4063%
Total Carbohydrate 24.4g9%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 18.3g
Protein 0.0g0%

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

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