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Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

  • Soft & Chewy Molasses Cookies
  • 1 1/2 cups shortening melted
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine shortening, sugar, and molasses.
  • Add eggs and beat until well mixed. Add flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  • Mix just until combined. Scoop dough and form into balls; roll in sugar.
  • Place about 2" apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
  • Cookies may appear underbaked.
  • Cool on cookie sheet for about 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Makes 5 to 6 dozen cookies.
  • From your Everyday Home Cook