Pennsylvania Dutch Molasses Softies Recipe

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Pennsylvania Dutch Molasses Softies
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
525
Calories
Total time
22
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, thoroughly stir together the flour and salt; set aside.
  2. In another large bowl, with electic mixer on medium speed, beat together the butter, shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat the molasses and orange zest into the butter mixture until evenly incorporated. In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream and baking soda until well blended.
  4. Beat the sour cream mixture into the molasses mixture. Gradually beat in the flour mixture until smooth and well blended.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the dough until firm enough to handle, at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Preheat the oven to 375*. Grease several baking sheets or coat with nonstick spray. Divide the dough in half. Working with one portion at a time and leaving the remaining dough chilled, shape portions of the mixture into generous golf ball sized balls with lightly greased hands.
  7. Place on baking sheet, spacing about 3 1/2 apart. Using your hard, press down the balls until about 1/2 thick.
  8. Evenly brush the cookies with the egg yolk mixture, try not to drip on the cookie tray, as the egg will burn on the baking sheet. Bake the cookies, one sheet at a time, in the middle of the over, reversing the sheet from front to back, halfway through baking to ensure even browning.
  9. Bake for 7-10 minutes - or until browned on top and just beginning to firm up when tapped in the centers; be careful not to overbake.
  10. Transfer baking sheet to wire rack and let stand until the cookies firm up slightly - 3-4 minutes.
  11. Using a spatula, carefully transfer the cookies to wire rack to cool completely - Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze up to one month.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 525.17 Kcal (2199 kJ)
Calories from fat 252.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.03g 43%
Cholesterol 87.59mg 29%
Sodium 413.78mg 17%
Potassium 609.34mg 13%
Total Carbs 61.88g 21%
Sugars 25.28g 101%
Dietary Fiber 1.39g 6%
Protein 6.98g 14%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 118.3mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 372.01 Kcal (1558 kJ)
Calories from fat 178.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.85g 43%
Cholesterol 62.05mg 29%
Sodium 293.11mg 17%
Potassium 431.63mg 13%
Total Carbs 43.83g 21%
Sugars 17.9g 101%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 6%
Protein 4.94g 14%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 1.7mg 13%
Calcium 83.8mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.6
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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