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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Sweet & Savory Tuesday ~~ Moist Molasses Marvels



STEP 1:

  • Mix together in mixing bowl:
  • 3/4 cup soft shortening
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses

STEP 2:
  • Sift together in another bowl:
  • 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal flour
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. salt, optional

STEP 3:
  • Mix dry ingredients into molasses mixture.

STEP 4:
  • Chill dough in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.

STEP 5:
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Lightly grease baking sheets.
  • Roll teaspoonfuls of chilled dough into balls the size of large walnuts.
  • Dip tops in granulated sugar, optional.
  • Place cookies, sugared side up, 3 inches apart on baking sheet.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes, or just until set, but not hardened.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • Yields approximately 4 dozen cookies.

One of the major things I like the best about these cookies is that they do not dry out as some molasses varieties have a tendency to do.

Serve with coffee, hot tea, ice cream, iced tea or milk.  

Happy Baking & Eating.  Enjoy!

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