cry baby cookies

Name: CRY BABY COOKIES
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) butter flavor shortening; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/2 teaspoon(s) nutmeg; 1/2 cup(s) molasses; 1/2 cup(s) boiling water; 1 - egg; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Dec 20, 2012

This interesting recipe came from a recent Internet search. I think the name is hilarious and for some reason it makes me think of Johnny Depp! Enjoy! Recipe: cherilitchfield.blogspot.com Photos are mine

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield Makes 3-4 dozen

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter flavor shortening
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup boiling water
1 - egg
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

How To Make cry baby cookies

Step 1

In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the shortening and sugar. Add molasses, egg, salt, and spices; beat well until blended.

Step 2

In a small bowl, stir together the boiling water and soda and add to the first mixture.
Step 3

Stir in the flour and mix well. Drop from spoon onto a greased baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 10-15 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
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