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Jumbo Molasses Cookies

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 3 cups butter-flavored shortening
  
• 4 cups sugar
  
• 1 cup molasses
  
• 4 eggs
  
• 8 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons baking soda
  
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  
• Additional sugar
  






Instructions



1. In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses and eggs; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves and ginger; gradually add to creamed mixture.
   
   
2. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Shape 1/4 cupfuls of dough into balls; roll in sugar. Place four cookies on a greased baking sheet at a time.
   
   
3. Bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes or until edges are set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
   
   
4. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.