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Libbie's Molasses Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 1440 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 1450 Minutes
Servings: 24
Very old recipe; has overnight chill time.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup shortening, soft
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/4 cup sugar
Directions:
1. Cream shortening and brown sugar together.
2. Add egg.
3. Add molasses.
4. Sift flour, baking soda, salt, cloves, cinnamon and ginger together; add to creamed mixture.
5. Chill dough overnight.
6. Roll in balls the size of a walnut.
7. Roll on sugar.
8. Place on pan; put 3 drops of water on each ball.
9. Bake just until set, but not hard, at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com