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Molasses Sugar Cookies

Angelina Liautaud tells us “This recipe was given to me by my step dad. It’s been in his family for years.”


Molasses Sugar Cookies
source Penzeys
categories cookies, dessert
yield 40 cookies
prep time
total time

INGREDIENTS
  • ¾ Cup shortening
  • 1 Cup sugar
  • ¼ Cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cup flour
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • ¼ to ½ tsp. GROUND CLOVES
  • ½ to 1 tsp. POWDERED GINGER
  • 1 tsp. CINNAMON
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ Cup sugar or half sugar + half
  • VANILLA SUGAR for rolling

    • INSTRUCTIONS
  • 1. Melt the shortening in a 3 or 4-quart saucepan over low heat. Let cool slightly. Add the sugar and molasses, stir and then add egg. Beat well. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, SPICES and salt. Add to the molasses mixture. Mix well and chill, covered, for several hours or overnight.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Form the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar or VANILLA SUGAR and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until they have crackled. Let cool slightly before removing to cooling racks.

    • NOTES
    Prep. time: 10 minutes plus chilling time Baking time: 8-10 minutes per sheet

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