Molasses Cookies
Source of Recipe
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Recipe Introduction
Spicy and chewy,
they store well and can be frozen. Great for gift giving or
shipping.
Prep Time: approx. 10 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 10 Minutes.
Ready in: approx. 1 Hour 20 Minutes.
Makes 5 dozen (30 servings).
List of Ingredients
3/4 cup margarine, melted
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup white sugar
Recipe
Directions
1. In a medium bowl, mix together the melted margarine, 1
cup sugar, and egg until smooth. Stir in the molasses.
Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and
ginger; blend into the molasses mixture. Cover, and chill
dough for 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll
dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the
remaining white sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto
ungreased baking sheets.
3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until
tops are cracked. Cool on wire racks.
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