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Molasses Cookies

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One of the cookies I make for Christmas.
But for Christmas I use a mini ice cream scoop and then divided that dough in 1/2. Two batches will make 163 cookies. Can freeze for up to 3 months.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. baking soda

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cream sugar and shortening. Add Molasses and egg. Beat well.

2. Sift together flour, baking soda, spices and salt. Add to molasses mixture; mix well.

3. Form dough into 1 inch balls. Roll in sugar. Place on a greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.

4. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

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