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New England Lumberjack Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 12
I don't remember where this recipe came from. I found the name interesting and cut it out of a magazine.
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 cup shortening
1 cup dark molasses
2 eggs
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream together the sugar and shortening.
3. Add molasses and eggs.
4. Mix well. Sift together the dry ingredients and stir.
5. Put 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl.
6. Dip fingers into the sugar, then pinch off a piece of dough and roll into a 1-1/2-inch ball.
7. Place dough balls on greased cookie sheet about 3 inches apart.
8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. The dough will keep for a week or more in the refrigerator.
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