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Molasses Sugar Cookies

Slightly chew with a crispy edge. Perfectly spiced with molasses, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon.
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Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves ginger, salt
  • 1/4 c. Molasses
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 tsp. baking soda

Instructions
 

  • Melt shortening saucepan over low heat. Cool.
  • Add sugar, molasses and egg: beat well.
  • Sift flour, soda cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to first mixture, mix well
  • Chill for at least 1 hour. For a crispier cookie, chill for 24-48 hours.
  • From 1" balls, roll in sugar. Place on line cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes