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Molasses Cookies Recipe

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A crisp, textured cookie with a delicious ginger flavor.

Molasses Cookies Recipe (+)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease baking sheet.
In a large bowl, blend together sugar and shortening until creamy and light yellow in color. Add eggs, blend well. Stir in molasses. Add all dry ingredients. Dough will be stiff.
Roll dough into 1 inch balls and dip into granulated sugar. Place dough balls (sugar side up) on prepared cookie sheet, 2" apart.
Bake 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 1 minute. Remove cookies and place on wire rack. Cookies should be stored in a tightly covered container.

Container: Large mixing bowl, cookie sheets

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Serving Description: 100 cookies

Ingredients

-		2 cups granulated sugar
-		1 1/2 cups shortening
-		2 eggs
-		1/2 cup molasses
-		2 teaspoons cloves
-		1 teaspoon ginger
-		4 teaspoons baking soda
-		4 cups all purpose flour
-		1 teaspoon salt
-		1/2 cup granulated sugar (for dipping)

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