CHOCOLATE CHIP MOLASSES COOKIES

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This recipe originally came from my grandmother but I have altered it a bit to add my favorite: chocolate chips. They are not a traditional molasses cookie so even people who don't enjoy molasses like these cookies.-Mellowdee Jae Brooks, Moscow, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 7-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the shortening, sugar and molasses. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.