Chewy Molasses Cookies

Name: Chewy Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 48 cookies, 48 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening, melted and cooled; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 large egg; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup sugar

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Recipe by buckeye1953

This recipe has been handed down in our family since World War II and it remains a favorite with the grandkids today. Do not substitute anything for the melted shortening; your results will not be as good. If you prefer a crispier molasses cookie, bake one minute longer. These cookies freeze well (if you can keep your family from eating them up first!)

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READY IN: 23mins

SERVES: 48

YIELD: 48 cookies

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

³⁄₄

cup shortening, melted and cooled
1

cup sugar
¹⁄₄

cup molasses
1

large egg
2

cups flour
2

teaspoons baking soda
¹⁄₄

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂

teaspoon ground cloves
¹⁄₂

teaspoon ginger
1

teaspoon cinnamon
For rolling
¹⁄₂

cup sugar

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt shortening and allow it to cool.
In a large bowl, mix together the shortening, sugar, molasses, and egg. Beat well.
Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Add to shortening/sugar mixture, mix well.
Chill dough about half an hour or until firm.
Roll into 1" balls, then roll balls in sugar. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
Bake about 8 minutes at 375 degrees. The edges should be slightly brown. Do not overbake!
Cool on racks before storing.

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