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Galettes à La Mélasse (Molasses Cookies)
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 4
This is from a cookbook called Le guide de la cuisine traditionnelle acadienne . It is a french acadian cookbook with a lot of old turn of the century recipes . I tried this one on my kids today and they loved it(even if it doesn't contain any sugar except for the molasses)I also substituted 1/2 cup oil instead of shortening that the original recipe called for . The cookies aren't overly sweet but still good and healthier. The original recipe called for more cloves and less cinnamon .
Ingredients:
1 cup molasses
1/2 cup sunflower oil
1/4 cup boiling water or 1/4 cup brewed tea
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon clove (powder)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups flour
Directions:
1. Dissolve baking soda in boiling water or tea and set aside to cool .In a large bowl ,mix molasses and oil together.Add beaten egg ,mix.
2. Add water and baking soda .
3. In a seperate bowl , mix together the rest of dry ingredients .
4. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet. You will have a nice soft dough .
5. Drop by tbs onto a greased cookie sheet .
6. Cook at 350F for 10 to 15 minute.
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