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Grandmother Grace's (Mrs. Buenz) Molasses Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 large Tbsp Shortening
3 eggs
3 tsp baking powder
1 lb chopped pecans
1/2 lb citron chopped fine
1 qt molasses
2 tsp each of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves
Flour to handle - at least 3 lbs.
Directions:
Directions:
Stir dry ingredients together. Cream wet ingredients together. Mix everything. Roll out thin (1/4") and cut in desired shapes. Bake at 350º for 10 minutes.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is Grandmother Grace's Christmas cookie recipe. Mix the citron with a little flour before chopping. Makes it easier. Can chop in food processor.

 

 

 

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