Name: Chocolate Chip Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 7-1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup molasses; 2 large eggs; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

This recipe originally came from my grandmother but I have altered it a bit to add my favorite: chocolate chips. They are not a traditional molasses cookie so even people who don't enjoy molasses like these cookies.—Mellowdee Jae Brooks, Moscow, Idaho

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Chocolate Chip Molasses Cookies

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Yield: 7-1/2 dozen

Prep: 25 min

Cook: 10 min

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Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

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Directions

In a large bowl, beat the shortening, sugar and molasses. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.

Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 72 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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