Nanny Hooper's Molasses Cookies |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 180 Minutes |
Ready In: 195 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is my Nanny's recipe and it's been around forever. Not a lot of ingredients, but absolutely the best molasses cookies you will ever have. Ingredients:
2 cups molasses |
1 cup shortening (melted) |
1 large egg |
salt |
2 teaspoons ginger |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
4 1/2 cups flour |
1/4 cup milk, with |
4 teaspoons baking soda |
Directions:
1. Combine the flour, salt, ginger and cinnamon together.
2. Add the melted shortening, mix.
3. Add the molasses and egg.
4. Gradually add the milk mixture.
5. Let the mixture stand in fridge, at least 2 hours.
6. Roll dough flat on floured surface, about 1/2 to 3/4-inch thickness. Use a 3 round cookie cutter and place on cookie sheet.
7. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes.
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