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moms molasses cookies

janenov46 avatar
Recipe by
Jane Whittaker
@janenov46
Massena (now in FL), NY

This is one of my moms old fashioned goodness cookies.

yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 12 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For moms molasses cookies

  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1 c
    melted shortening
  • 1 c
    hot water with 2 tsp baking soda dissolve in it
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    molasses
  • 1 tsp
    dry ginger
  • 2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 5 c
    all purpose flour

How To Make moms molasses cookies

  • 1
    Mix egg, shortening, and sugar.
  • 2
    Add molasses, blending well.
  • 3
    Add water with soda mixture, stirring until well mixed.
  • 4
    Mix in dry ingredients. Sprinkle a little sugar on top.
  • 5
    Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
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