Chewy Molasses Cookies

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!)
- Ready In:
- 23mins
- Serves:
- Yields:
- Units:
4
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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
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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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"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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