Molasses Cookies and Snickerdoodles ~ A Christmas Eve Tradition

A few days ago I shared our Molasses Cookie Recipe and Snickerdoodle Cookie recipe as a part of the the series ‘A Cookie a Day Until Christmas’ hosted by So You Call Yourself a Homeschooler. These are two treats that our family enjoys every Christmas Eve just before bedtime, and one that we all look forward to as a part of our Christmas traditions.

The Molasses Cookie recipe is one that Rick’s grandmother wrote out for me many years ago, and the Snickerdoodle Cookies are a bonus for my hubby who REALLY enjoys them. You’ll want to check out the other cookie recipes in series ‘A Cookie a Day Until Christmas’ as well – there are some great ones there!!

I’m not sure why we only make these once a year, but you’ll definitely want to pull out some milk to enjoy along with these cookies!! Here are the recipes, just in case you would like to whip up a few batches of yumminess too!

Grandma’s Molasses Cookies

What You’ll Need

• 2 cups flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. cloves
• 1/2 tsp. ginger
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar and 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 molasses
• 1 egg

What To Do

1. Mix the shortening and the 1 cup of sugar together. Add in the molasses and the egg.

2. Mix dry ingredients together separately and then add into the shortening mixture til combined.

3. Chill 1 hour.

4. Form into 1” balls and roll in 1/4 cup of sugar.

5. Place on greased cookie sheet about 2” apart. Bake at 375 for 8 to 10 minutes.

Snickerdoodle Cookies

What You’ll Need

• 1 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 stick of butter, softened
• 1/2 cup veg. shortening {butter Crisco}
• 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
• 2 tsp. cream of tartar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 large eggs

What To Do

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Combine the sugar with cinnamon and a small bowl. Set aside.
2. Beat butter, shortening and remaining 1 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl. Add eggs. Add flour mixture.
3. Using wet hands, roll 2 Tbsp. of dough into a ball and roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Enjoy and be sure to check out the other recipes in A Cookie a Day Until Christmas series!

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