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Molasses Ginger Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 27 Minutes
Servings: 4
Spicy-sweet goodness perfect for the winter holidays.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons cloves
2 teaspoons ginger
4 cups flour
1/2 cup coarse sugar
Directions:
1. Cream shortening and sugar.
2. Add eggs.
3. Stir in the remaining ingredients except the coarse sugar.
4. Using a 1 scoop, form the dough into balls and then roll each ball in the coarse sugar.
5. Bake at 350 degrees on a parchment lined baking sheet for approximately 12 minutes or until set and just starts to brown.
6. Cool on a wire rack.
By RecipeOfHealth.com