SUGAR 'N SPICE COOKIES

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I found this in a box of old family recipes - it was a gift from a Ms. Kurzawa to my grandmother, who apparently loved these cookies. When I made them, they even won over our resident ginger snap hater - he ate almost the whole batch!

Provided by Emily Smith-Haywood

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 c shortening
1 c sugar
1 large egg
3/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 c molasses
2 c flour
3/4 tsp ginger
2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, and molasses.
  • 2. Blend dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then stir into shortening mixture.
  • 3. Form dough into 1 in. balls, then place about 2 in. apart on greased cookie sheets.
  • 4. Bake @ 350 for 10-12 min.
  • 5. Roll in powdered sugar while still warm. Makes approx. 5 doz.
  • 6. An additional note from Ms. Kurzawa: "Save some to eat AFTER they're cool, too!"

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