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Soft & Chewy Molasses Cookies are a perfect addition to your holiday cookie tray. They are not as spicy as gingerbread (not to mention not as much work!), but very flavorful and sweet. This recipe makes a lot of cookies, so find a festive plate and share with family and friends!

Here is what you need… Flour, sugar, melted shortening, molasses, eggs, baking soda, spices, and salt.

In a large bowl, combine the shortening, sugar, and molasses.

Add the eggs and beat until well mixed.

Add the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt. Mix the dough just until combined.

Scoop the dough and form into balls and roll in sugar.

Place the dough about 2″ apart on an ungreased baking sheet. If you want to freeze some for later, now is the time to pop the dough balls in a resealable bag for later.

Bake until the cookies are puffy and crackly. The cookies may appear underbaked, but do not overcook them if you want them to stay chewy and soft.

Cool on cookie sheet for about 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

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