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Molasses Cookes Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 c. packed light brown sugar
3/4 c. shortening or butter
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
Directions:
Directions:
Mix first four dry ingredients together.
Stir remaining ingredients together separately.
Then mix the dry and shortening mixtures and refrigerate 2 hours, or overnight.

Lightly grease cookie sheet.

Roll about a teaspoon of dough into a walnut sized ball. Dip the top into granulated sugar and roll around to cover top half.

Place 2" apart, sugar side up. Bake at 375º for 10-12 minutes; done when just set. Cool on wire rack.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
Makes 3-4 dozen
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
2 1/2 hours
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Another bridal shower recipe compliments of Mrs. Holmstrom...thank you Dottie.
I guess I'm old enough to call her "Dottie" now.

 

 

 

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