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Aunt Esther's Molasses Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 c. shortening,
1 c. sugar,
1 c. molasses,
2 eggs,
1/2 tsp. cloves,
1 tsp. cinnamon,
1 tsp. ginger,
1/2 tsp nutmeg,
3 tsp. baking soda, 1 c. sour cream or sour milk
1 c. raisins or nuts (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
Mix shortening and sugar, add molasses. Beat in eggs. Mix dry ingredients. Add alternately with sour milk until dough is heavy. Refrigerate overnight and roll out to about 1/4 to 1/5 inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters. Place on baking sheet and bake 5-7 minutes at 350º until done but not browned. Remove from baking sheet.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
5 dozen cookies depending on size of cutter
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 day
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Cookies can be sugared before baking or frosted after baking. They need something added to pretty them up a little.

 

 

 

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