"My family always requests these soft molasses cookies. These chewy molasses cookies are also great for shipping as holiday gifts or to troops overseas. —Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/2 cups butter, softened
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2 cups sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1/2 cup molasses
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4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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4 teaspoons ground ginger
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup chopped pecans
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3/4 cup coarse sugar