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Grandma May's Molasses Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 12
These are really good old-fashioned cookies!
Ingredients:
3/4 cup crisco, heated and cooled
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons brer rabbit molasses
2 tablespoons water
1 large egg
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon clove
Directions:
1. Mix cooled shortening, sugar, molasses, water and egg together well.
2. Blend in dry ingredients.
3. Chill a short time in refrigerator.
4. Make 1-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar ( I usually add a little bit of cinnamon to the sugar).
5. Bake on greased cookie sheets at 375° for 12-15 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com