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Molasses Drop Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 36
Old Fashion cookie ... great w/ a pot of tea.
Ingredients:
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup sugar
3/4-3 cup shortening
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 tablespoons boiling water
1 teaspoon vanilla
flour (enough so you can handle dough)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 F degrees.
2. Beat egg and sugar together.
3. Add shortening and beat.
4. In another bowl, pour hot water over baking soda.
5. Add molasses and vanilla to hot water mixture.
6. Add wet to dry mixture.
7. Drop by teaspoonsful on greased baking sheet.
8. Bake 12-15 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com