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old fashioned molasses cookies

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Recipe by
Deb Justus
@AHappyCooker
The Villages, FL

One of my favorite cookies from my childhood. I can remember my Grandma making these. This isn't the exact recipes she made...but it sure is close. A wonderful, wonderful food memory.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For old fashioned molasses cookies

  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    vegetable shortening
  • 2 c
    eggs
  • 1 c
    dark molasses
  • 1/2 c
    boiling water
  • 1 tsp
    soda
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    ginger
  • 6-7 c
    flour

How To Make old fashioned molasses cookies

  • 1
    Cream sugar and shortening
  • 2
    Add eggs one at a time
  • 3
    Add molasses, cinnamon, soda, ginger and salt.
  • 4
    Add flour and water alternately. Cool for 30 min.
  • 5
    Roll into balls. Press down.
  • 6
    Bake 375 degrees. 9-11 minutes
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