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Soft and Chewy Molasses Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 1/4 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp nutmeg
sugar for coating
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream sugar and butter together until fluffy. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls and roll into the sugar. Place onto an ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
3 dozen
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
If you use Butter flavored Crisco, add 2 Tbsp. of water.
I usually lightly press down on the balls before baking them.

 

 

 

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