Amish Molasses Cookies Recipe
In this blog, I will share with you the Amish molasses cookies recipe that is extremely delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 cup sugar
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup dark Molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cup flour
- 3 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cup butter milk
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a cookie sheet with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add the beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and molasses, mixing until fully combined.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the ginger, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and flour until well blended.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, alternating with buttermilk, until fully combined. Stir in the raisins until incorporated.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out the dough and roll into balls. Place the balls onto the lined cookie sheet, leaving ample space between each ball.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the cookies spring back when pressed lightly.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Be sure to use dark molasses for a richer flavor.
- Creaming the sugar and shortening together well is key to achieving a light and fluffy cookie texture.
- When mixing the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, alternate between the flour mixture and buttermilk to create a smooth, consistent dough.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to ensure uniform cookie size for even baking.
- Don't overbake the cookies - they should be slightly soft and chewy in the center.
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This will prevent them from breaking apart when you remove them from the sheet.
- These cookies are perfect for gift-giving or as a dessert for special occasions. Store in an airtight container for up to a week to keep them fresh.