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Ingredients
| granulated sugar: 2 cups |
| multipurpose shortening: 1 cup |
| eggs: 2 |
| vanilla extract: 1 tsp |
| molasses: 2/3 cup |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 1 1/2 cups |
| baking soda: 1 tsp |
| ground cinnamon: 1/2 tsp |
| ground nutmeg: 1 tsp |
| ground ginger: 1/2 tsp |
| salt: 1/2 tsp |
Molasses Cookies IV
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"I have been using this recipe for 15 years. It is my kids favorite!"
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Servings
12 serving(s)
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Directions
- 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.