MOM'S MOLASSES COOKIES

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Make and share this Mom's Molasses Cookies recipe from Food.com.

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Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup butter flavor shortening
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup light molasses
1 large egg
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Melt shortening and let cool. Add 1 c sugar, molasses and egg. Beat well.
  • Sift dry ingredients, except the remaining sugar. Add to first mixture. Mix well.
  • Chill at least 1 hour. (Don't skip this step!).
  • Form in 1 inch balls and roll in remaining sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes on greased cookie sheets. (As low as 7 minutes in a convection oven).
  • NOTE: To get the texture just right, follow the directions closely. Specifically three things: don't substitute butter or margarine for the shortening, melt the shortening, and hand form the cookies.

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