HOLIDAY MOLASSES COOKIES

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These are big cake-like cookies - a favourite on the Canadian east coast and definitely an old family recipe.

Provided by Nanna D

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 48 cookies, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Grease baking sheets.
  • Sift together flour, soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon.
  • Cream together shortening and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add molasses and egg and beat well.
  • Add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with water and vinegar combined, mixing thoroughly.
  • Drop by tablespoons 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  • Sprinkle with sugar if desired.
  • Bake in moderate (350) oven 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.8, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 4.4, Sodium 93.1, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 6, Protein 0.9

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