Old-Time Molasses Cookies |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 12 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Here is another of my Mom's fanatastic old recipes, one that all her family enjoyed for years!! Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups flour |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1 teaspoon ginger |
1/2 teaspoon clove |
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup shortening |
1/2 cup sugar plus 2 tbsp. sugar |
2/3 cup unsulphured molasses |
1/4 cup water |
1 egg |
Directions:
1. Combine flour, and next ingredients. Set aside.
2. Beat shortening and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in molasses, water and egg. Stir in flour mixture until well blended. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F Place remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar on wax paper. To prepare cookies, shape heaping tablespoons of dough into balls and roll in sugar. Place about 2-inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
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