Olga’s Sugar and Spice Cookies
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
Description: Molasses type spice drop cookies, originally printed in Bon Appetit (December 1983), are quick and easy to make for after school treats or lunch boxes.
Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, < 30 Mins, Oven
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 3/4 cup | Shortening |
| 1/4 cup | Molasses |
| 1 | Egg |
| 2 cups | Flour |
| 2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 3/4 tsp | Ground ginger |
| 3/4 tsp | Ground cloves |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Lightly grease baking sheets.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, shortening, molasses, and egg. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt until well combined.
- Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
These delightful Sugar and Spice Cookies are a nostalgic treat, evoking memories of cozy kitchens and holiday gatherings. The warm spices combined with the rich sweetness of molasses create a flavor profile that is both comforting and irresistible. Perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a special treat for yourself, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven – it’s time to indulge in the simple joy of homemade cookies!
