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Jumbo Molasses Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 3 Minutes
Ready In: 13 Minutes
Servings: 8
This recipe is from Chrystal Hanawalt of Cucamonga CA, a friend of my ex-wife, and they are VERY good! Cooking time includes 3 hours chilling time.
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening (such as crisco)
1 cup dark molasses
1/2 cup water
4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Directions:
1. Mix all ingredients in the order given.
2. Chill for 3-4 hours.
3. Roll dough 1/4 thick.
4. Cut in 3 circles.
5. Place on cookie sheet.
6. Bake at 375 degF for 10-12 minutes.
7. Let cool 2 minutes before removing from pan.
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