favorite molasses cookies

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup dark molasses
  • 3 tablespoons dark molasses
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1 - egg
  • 3 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cloves

How To Make favorite molasses cookies

  • Step 1
    Add baking soda to water.
  • Step 2
    Cream sugar and shortening, add molasses, then water, egg and remaining ingredients.
  • Step 3
    Add enough flour to make a nice thick dough.
  • Step 4
    Chill several hours or overnight.
  • Step 5
    Roll out and cut into 3\" rounds.
  • Step 6
    Bake at 400 for 8 minutes or until done and then sprinkle with sugar.

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