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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This is the best soft molasses cookies Ingredients:
3/4 cup shortening (3/4 cup correct amount) |
1 cup brown sugar |
1 large egg |
1/2 cup blackstrap molasses |
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt (see note below) |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 teaspoon ground ginger |
1 teaspoon allspice |
1 teaspoon nutmeg |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. Cream together shortening and brown sugar.
2. Stir in egg, molasses, and vanilla and mix well.
3. Fold in dry ingredients and stir.
4. Cover and chill till firm (1-2 hours).
5. Preheat oven to 350°.
6. Roll dough into small balls and roll in white sugar.
7. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
8. Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes.
9. Leave on sheet one minute until set.
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