Molasses Sugar Cookies
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From the kitchen of Brett Robertson
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Recipe Details
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Bake Time: |
8-10
minutes |
Yields: Tags: |
3 Dozen Fun to make with kids, Good for parties/potlucks, Kid friendly, Travels well |
Ingredients
3/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup molasses
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Melt shortening in 3 to 4 quart saucepan on low heat. Cool.
Add sugar, molasses and egg. Beat well.
Sift dry ingredients into first mixture and mix well.
Chill and form into 1 inch balls and roll in the sugar.
Place on cookies sheet 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8-10 minutes.
Reviews
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Krmady says:
Delicious! My all-time favorite cooky. Chewy, keeps well. Roll in colored sugar for Christmas. I now use butter or veg. Oil instead of shortening because of hydrogenation of shortening.
