Brown Sugar, Molasses, Nut Cookies (Christmas) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Excellent for Christmas gifts. Ingredients:
2 cups dark brown sugar, packed |
2 cups molasses |
2 cups shortening or 2 cups lard, melted |
4 eggs |
1/4 cup ground aniseed |
2 3/4 teaspoons baking soda, dissolved in |
1/2 cup boiling water |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
4 teaspoons cinnamon |
2 1/2 teaspoons cloves |
2 teaspoons allspice |
8 cups flour |
2 cups nuts, chopped |
powdered sugar, to ice |
decorative candies (optional) |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar, shortening, molasses, and eggs until smooth.
2. Mix in all remaining ingredients, beating well.
3. Cover and refrigerate until firm enough to handle (2 1/2 hours to overnight).
4. Preheat oven to 375°F.
5. Roll out dough (small amounts at a time) on well-floured surface until 1/8-inch thick.
6. Cut with cookie cutters.
7. Bake until golden brown (10-15 minutes).
8. Dust with powdered sugar.
9. Decorate with colored candies.
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