CRY BABIES~ A MOLASSES COOKIE

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This is a Family Heirloom recipe, that my Norwegian Grandma was making at least as early as the 1920s, when my Mom was just a little girl. She probably got it from her Mom. It is a cake-like cookie, that seems to get better as it sits.

Provided by Sandy Alley @panakanic

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup(s) shortening
1 cup(s) sugar
2 eggs
1 cup(s) molasses
5 cup(s) flour, maybe a little less
2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
1 teaspoon(s) ginger
1 teaspoon(s) nutmeg
2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) vinegar
1 cup(s) strong, hot coffee

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.
  • Mix in eggs.
  • Add spices, and 4 to 5 cups of flour, to make a very thick dough.
  • Mix in hot coffee and vinegar.
  • Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet (I line with parchment).
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes,

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