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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 60 |
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I can still remember the wonderful aroma of spices wafting through our house while Mom baked these timeless cookies. They have a soft texture that melts in your mouth. Ingredients:
1-1/3 cups butter, softened |
1 cup sugar |
2 eggs |
1 cup molasses |
1/4 cup water |
2 tablespoons vinegar |
6 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
4 teaspoons baking soda |
2 teaspoons ground ginger |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the molasses, water and vinegar. Combine the flour, soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with molasses mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
2. On a heavily floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
3. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 10 dozen.
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