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Molasses Cookies

Contributed by: Kathy

What you need

  1. 1 1/2 Cup Shortening
  2. 2 cups sugar
  3. 1/2 cup Molasses
  4. 2 eggs
  5. 4 teaspoons baking powder
  6. 4 cups flour
  7. 1 teaspoon cloves
  8. 1 teaspoon ginger
  9. 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  10. 1/4 teaspoon salt

How to make it

  1. Melt shortening in a 3-4 quart saucepan over low heat.
  2. Remove from heat; let cool.
  3. Add sugar, molasses and egg; beat well.
  4. Sift together flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt.
  5. Add to first mixture. Mix well, Chill.
  6. Form into 1Ó balls and roll in granulated sugar and place on Cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake in 375 degree oven for 8-10 minutes.

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