NUTMEG MOLASSES COOKIES

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This is from a Treasury of Holiday Cookies, a supermarket booklet that I picked up a couple of years ago. I have wanted to make these cookies and keep misplacing the booklet. If I post it, maybe I will make them.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup shortening
1/3 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees; combine the flour, baking soda, spices and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Beat the sugar, shortening, molasses and vanilla at medium speed until creamy.
  • Add eggs, beating well after each; gradually add flour mixture, mixing at low speed until blended.
  • Beat at medium speed until thick dough forms; shape into 1 1/2 inch balls.
  • Place 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets; flatten with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until cookies look dry, transfer to a wire rack to cool.

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