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gramma vi's old fashioned molasses cookies

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Recipe by
Rebecca Stosser
@heartandsoul87
Pike, NY

My husband's Mom always made these cookies when he was growing up. When we got married I learned how and boy do they go fast!!! They are soooooo yummy!

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Ingredients For gramma vi's old fashioned molasses cookies

  • 3/4 c
    shortening (whatever you want to use)
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    molasses
  • 1
    egg
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    cloves
  • 1/2 tsp
    ginger
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt

How To Make gramma vi's old fashioned molasses cookies

  • 1
    Melt shortening in a 3 or 4 qt. saucepan over low heat. Let cool.
  • 2
    Add sugar, molasses, & egg. Beat well
  • 3
    Sift together flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Add to first mixture. Mix well & chill.
  • 4
    Make 1 inch balls roll in sugar and place on greased cookie sheet. (I have made the balls twice that size and flattened slightly with a fork also.) Bake@ 350 X 8-10 minutes. You will learn when they are done to your own liking as you make them!!
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