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Molasses Sugar Cookies Recipe
by Jeannie Zastawny

Molasses Sugar Cookies

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Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 6 Dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups shortening
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups flour
  • 4 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp salt

Directions

  1. Melt the shortening in a large pan on the stove
  2. Cool
  3. Add the sugars, eggs, and molasses
  4. Beat well
  5. In a separate bowl, sift the dry ingredients together
  6. Add to the pan
  7. Mix well and chill for 3-4 hours or overnight
  8. Form into walnut-size balls
  9. Roll in the granulated sugar
  10. Place on greased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart
  11. Bake at 375 F for 8-10 minutes