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Soft Molasses Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 10
Absolutely gorgeous looking/tasting cookies and ideal companion for that special cup of tea or coffee anytime.
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons baking soda
2 eggs, well beaten
1/2 cup coconut butter or 1/2 cup soft shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
6 tablespoons water
1/2 cup raisins, packed
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Sift flour, spices, salt and baking soda together.
3. In another bowl cream together shortening, sugar, molasses and eggs.
4. Alternately stir flour mixture into shortening mixture.
5. Stir in water and raisins.
6. Drop by tablespoon 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheet.
7. Bake for 15 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com