Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (, softened to room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup honey ((see note below))
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (, spooned and leveled)
  • 3 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice ((see note below))
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • granulated sugar, for rolling

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat together the shortening, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar, until incorporated and fluffy.
  • Blend in eggs, molasses, and honey until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Add to the wet ingredients. Mix well. Dough will be sticky.
  • Using a cookie scoop, form into walnut-sized balls (about 1 1/4-inches around.)
  • Roll in granulated sugar.
  • Place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 9 minutes. (They might not look done, but they will set up once cooled. Baked too long and they get crispy. They should be chewy.)
  • Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Eat and enjoy!