GRANDMA HETLAND'S MOLASSES COOKIES

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These were some of my favorite cookies when I was a little girl. This recipe actually comes from my Grandma Hetland's mom. She came from the Egeland family. Very Norwegian.

Provided by shari wood

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 c dark molasses
1 c sugar
1 c shortening
1 egg
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 c flour

Steps:

  • 1. Blend molasses, sugar and shortening. Add egg and spices. mix until combined then add flour.
  • 2. My grandmother did not give a measurement for flour. So I estimated. Her exact words, "put in enough flour to handle and make into balls. Keep the dough soft."
  • 3. Make into balls, press with a glass and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350* for 10 minutes.

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