granny ruth's molasses suger cookies

Name: GRANNY RUTH'S MOLASSES SUGER COOKIES
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) shortening; 2 cup(s) sugar; 1/2 cup(s) dark molasses; 2 - eggs; 4 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 4 1/2 cup(s) flour; 1 teaspoon(s) cloves; 1 teaspoon(s) ginger; 2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; - additional sugar to roll out cookies

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Eddie Jordan

Bristow, OK

Updated on Mar 4, 2011

This recipe is from my mother she got from her mother, Grandmother Beulah. Don't know how far it goes back. I did some research and my great Grandmother used to make this recipe. This recipe is for ( Time after Time ) cookies.

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Balls rolled in sugar. You can also roll them in colored sugars.

prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Convection Oven

yield Bake @ 375 degrees for 8 to 10 min.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup dark molasses
2 - eggs
4 teaspoons baking powder
4 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
- additional sugar to roll out cookies

How To Make granny ruth's molasses suger cookies

Step 1

Cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses and eggs BEAT WELL.

Step 2

Add dry ingredients and stir until dough is mixed well.
Step 3

Form 1 inch balls roll in sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.
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