MOLASSES COOKIES IV

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I have been using this recipe for 15 years. It is my kids favorite!

Provided by Rhonda

Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups white sugar
1 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅔ cup molasses
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Stir in the eggs, vanilla and molasses. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt; stir into the molasses mixture. Shape dough into a log 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees c). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
Unwrap cookie dough, and cut into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices. Place on prepared cookie sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.4 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 220.6 mg, Sugar 43.6 g