GINGERED MOLASSES COOKIES

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A nice blend of spices and grated orange peel makes these a little different than your basic molasses cookies. My son loved these when he was growing up.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, molasses and orange zest. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-1/4-in. balls, then in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm and surface cracks. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.