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Molasses Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
¾ cup shortening, melted
1 cup sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 egg
Mix together:
2 tsp baking soda
2 cups flour
½ tsp cloves
½ tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt
Directions:
Directions:
Melt shortening in saucepan over low heat. Let cool but don’t let it set
Put shortening in mixing bowl
Add molasses, sugar and egg. Beat well
Add dry ingredients ½ cup at a time. Mix well after each
Chill dough up to 1 hour or overnight
Roll into I inch balls and roll in sugar and place on greased cookie sheet or one lined with parchment paper.
Bake 375° 8-10 minutes

 

 

 

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