Molasses Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup molasses*
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 4 tsp. baking soda
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 tsp. salt
Directions:
Cream sugar & shortening; add eggs & molasses*. Sift flour and spices together; add sugar mixture. Mix well. Roll dough in to balls the size of walnuts; then roll dough balls in more granulated sugar. Put on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. Makes: 3 dozen.
*When measuring the molasses, first spray your measuring cup & spoon with cooking spray, so it will pour out easier.
By Terri H.
Molasses Cookies II
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 2 1/4 tsp. ginger
- 1 1/2 tsp. cloves
- 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Directions:
Beat butter, shortening, sugar and eggs. Add molasses and stir well. Add rest of ingredients, stirring well. Roll into balls, then roll in sugar. Flatten and bake for 11 minutes at 350 degrees F.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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