Try easy MOM'S MOLASSES COOKIES Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
3?4 cup butter flavor shortening 1 cup sugar 1?4 cup light molasses 1 large egg 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1?2 teaspoon clove 1?2 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1?2 teaspoon salt 1?3 cup sugar
DIRECTIONS
Melt shortening and let cool. Add 1 c sugar, molasses and egg. Beat well. Sift dry ingredients, except the remaining sugar. Add to first mixture. Mix well. Chill at least 1 hour. (Don't skip this step!). Form in 1 inch balls and roll in remaining sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes on greased cookie sheets. (As low as 7 minutes in a convection oven). NOTE: To get the texture just right, follow the directions closely. Specifically three things: don't substitute butter or margarine for the shortening, melt the shortening, and hand form the cookies.
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