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Molasses Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 1/2 c sugar
1 c shortening
6 T molasses
3 egg yolks
3 c flour
3 tsp soda
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp ginger
3/4 tsp cloves
1 tsp salt
Directions:
Directions:
Cream first three ingredients.
Beat in yolks.
Add last remaining ingredients. Make 1" balls, roll in sugar.
Place on greased cookie sheet 2" apart.
Bake 375º for 7 minutes or until large cracks appear.
Makes approx 60 cookies.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Leola Jorgenson shared this wonderful recipe with me. The secret she said was to take out the cookies when the cracks appear so they will remain soft and chewy.

 

 

 

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