Molasses Cookie Mix

By Addie

These spicy, old-fashioned treats are sure to be a hit with your family and friends," promises Barbara Stewart of Portland, Connecticut. "For holiday gift-giving, I put a batch of this cookie mix in an attractive basket along with the recipe and a festive tea towel."

Ingredients

• ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• Additional granulated sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Divide into three batches; store in airtight containers in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 3 batches (9 cups total)

To prepare cookies: In a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses; mix well. Add 3 cups cookie mix; beat until smooth. Shape into 1-in. balls and roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are firm and the surface cracks. Cool on wire racks. Yield: about 4 dozen per batch.
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REVIEWS:

This is a very tasty cookie, and brings back memories from yesteryear. Good all through the year not just the holidays.

Totally awesome, very tasty, a must make again recipe.