Soft, crinkle-coated with sugar, and spicy, these old-fashioned cookies are delightful.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. cloves
• 1/8 tsp. allspice
• 1 tsp. ginger

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Store the mix in an airtight container.

If you want to give this mix as a gift, attach the following instructions to the jar:

Molasses Cookie Mix Directions

• 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup sulfured molasses
• 1 package Molasses Cookie Mix

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In large bowl, cream together the butter, egg, and molasses. Add the Molasses Cookie Mix and beat until smooth. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls; roll in granulated sugar and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Makes 4 dozen cookies

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