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Grammy Kent's Molasses Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3/4 c shortening
1 c sugar
1 egg

1/4 c molasses
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp nutmeg
2 c flour
Powdered Sugar
Directions:
Directions:

- Mix shortening, sugar and egg until creamy
- Add the rest of the ingredients until well blended
- Put spoonfuls into palm of hand and roll into balls
and place on non stick cookies sheet
- Bake @ 375 degrees for about 10 minutes
- Remove from cookie sheet and let cool
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar
- ENJOY!!
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
about a dozen
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
15 mins prep time
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This recipe is from my Grammy Kent who lived to be 104!! I remember her having these cookies in the house ALL the time. They are definitely a kids favorite. They are meant to be more spice than molasses.

 

 

 

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