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Molasses Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 11 Minutes
Ready In: 11 Minutes
Servings: 1
From our electric magazine. Recipe makes 4 dozen. Recipe submitted by Janie Warren Grayson RECC.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs, beaten
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
2-1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Directions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening, and sugar until ight and fluffy.
2. Beat in molasses and eggs, set aside.
3. Combine dry ingredients by whisking them together in a large bowl until well-incorporated.
4. Add the flour mixture gradually to creamed butter mixture, beaating until dough is blended and smooth.
5. Roll int 1-1/2-inch balls.
6. Roll the dough balls in additional granulated sugar.
7. Place 2 inches apart on Reynolds Wrap Release covered cookie sheets.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 11 minutes.
9. Cool on wire rack.
10. Store in tightly covered container to maintain softness.
11. Makes 4 dozen.
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