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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Her friends and neighbors in Kelso,Washington look for these old-time cookies on the goody trays Elizabeth Flatt gives out every holiday. They're great for dunking in milk, Elizabeth says, and they bring back a spicy flavor of Christmases past. Ingredients:
1/3 cup shortening |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 egg |
2 tablespoons molasses |
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and ginger |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
additional sugar |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
2. Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Roll in additional sugar. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a glass.
3. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and tops are set and starting to crack. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Yield: 2 dozen.
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