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Josie's 1910 Molasses Cookies recipe Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3/4 c shortening, I use 1 stick margarine and 1/2 stick butter
1 c sugar
1/4 c heaping, molasses
1 large egg
2 tsp baking soda
2 1/4 c all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
Directions:
Directions:
1. Cream shortening and sugar.
2. Add molasses; blend well.
3. Add egg and beat until smooth.
4. Sift together flour, soda, salt, and spices.
5. Mix together with wet ingredients.
6. Form into 1" balls.
7. Roll in sugar.
8. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a juice glass dipped in sugar. Place 2" apart on well greased cookie sheet.
9. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. (Watch first batch closely as my oven runs a little hot.) Remove immediately and cool on toweling or wire racks.
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
Cook time: 10 Min ** Prep time: 15 Min
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Josie loved to give to her children Narven and Alma and her nephew Wes and niece Helen after school.

 

 

 

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