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Ingredients
| multipurpose shortening: 3/4 cup |
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| eggs: 1 (large) |
| molasses: 1/4 cup |
| unbleached all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 cups |
| baking soda: 1 tsp |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| allspice: 2 tsp |
| ground cinnamon: 1 tsp |
| whole nutmeg: 1/2 tsp (fresh grated) |
Sarah's Favorite Molasses Spice Cookies
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
90 min -
Cook Time
9 min -
Servings
4 serving(s)
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- Beat shortening at medium speed with electric mixer untill fluffy; gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating well. Add egg and molasses; mix well.
- Combine flour,baking soda, salt and spices, mix well. Add one fourth of flour mixture at a time to creamed mixture, beating untill smooth after each addition. cover and chill 1 hour.
- Shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll in additional sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375 for 9-11 minutes, tops will crack. Remove to wire racks to cool.