Victorian Era Molasses Spice Cookies

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Victorian Era Molasses Spice Cookies

Unearth the taste of history with our recipe – Victorian Era Molasses Spice Cookies. A popular delicacy in the 19th century, this recipe has stood the test of time and remains a delightful treat to this day.

Egg-Free Nut-Free Dairy-Free Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories Fat Saturates Sugars Salt Protein Carbs Fibre
98 3g 1g 9g 0.1g 1g 18g 0.5g

Nutrition: The above table indicates nutritional intake per serving for an adult.

Ingredients:

    – 2 cups of all-purpose flour
    – 2 tsp baking soda
    – 1/2 tsp salt
    – 1 tsp ground cinnamon
    – 1/2 tsp ground ginger
    – 1/4 tsp ground allspice
    – 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
    – 1 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling the cookies
    – 1/4 cup molasses
    – 1 large egg (Substitute with flaxseed for egg-free option)

Instructions:

    1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
    2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and allspice.
    3. In a large bowl, beat the shortening with a mixer on medium for 30 seconds. Add the 1 cup of sugar and beat until well combined.
    4. Beat in the molasses and egg.
    5. Gradually beat in the flour mixture.
    6. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in extra sugar and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
    7. Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are firm and tops are cracked.
    8. Let cool on wire racks.

We hope you enjoy this bite-sized journey into history. Victorian Molasses Spice Cookies, while simple in ingredients, carry a rich culinary heritage and the warm tones of cinnamon and ginger that pair perfectly with a cup of tea. Keep exploring our culinary trails for more such historical and cultural delights.

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