CHEWY MOLASSES COOKIES

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This recipe has been handed down in our family since World War II and it remains a favorite with the grandkids today. Do not substitute anything for the melted shortening; your results will not be as good. If you prefer a crispier molasses cookie, bake one minute longer. These cookies freeze well (if you can keep your family from eating them up first!)

Provided by buckeye1953

Categories     Dessert

Time 23m

Yield 48 cookies, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup shortening, melted and cooled
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt shortening and allow it to cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the shortening, sugar, molasses, and egg. Beat well.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Add to shortening/sugar mixture, mix well.
  • Chill dough about half an hour or until firm.
  • Roll into 1" balls, then roll balls in sugar. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
  • Bake about 8 minutes at 375 degrees. The edges should be slightly brown. Do not overbake!
  • Cool on racks before storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.3, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 3.9, Sodium 66.9, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 7.2, Protein 0.7

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