Molasses Cookies A.k.a. Ginger Cookies Christmas

Molasses Cookies A.k.a. Ginger Cookies Christmas

Recipe name:
Molasses Cookies A.k.a. Ginger Cookies Christmas

Recipe category:
Baked Goods

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Recipe detials: Molasses Cookies A.K.A. Ginger Cookies (Christmas)

Ingredients
1	cup	brown sugar
1	cup	shortening
1	cup	molasses
1	each	egg, beaten
1	teaspoon	baking soda in 1/2 c hot water
1/2	teaspoon	cloves
1	teaspoon	nutmeg
1	teaspoon	cinnamon
1	teaspoon	ginger
7	cup	unsifted flour
1/2	teaspoon	salt
Directions:
Cream shortening, add sugar gradually, then molasses and beaten egg. Combine baking soda and hot water. Add to the first mixture. Sift together flour, salt, and spices. (May want to sift several times until well blended.) Stir in dry ingredients, and blend thoroughly. Chill in refrigerator for several hours. Roll out on a well-floured board. (Add more flour if dough is too soft.) Cut into figures. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes.

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