Honey Molasses Cookies

Submitted by Jollymae

"These wonderful soft cut-out cookies are a recipe of my grandmothers - she used to stir these sticky, THICK, beauties by hand!! In fact, she was hesitant to share the recipe because of how much work they are to roll out! ;) The dough needs to be REALLY cold for ease of rolling, otherwise they'll stick to EVERYTHING!"

 

• Ready In: 96hrs 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 36 cookies
• Serves: 36

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1 cup honey
• 1 cup molasses
• 3 eggs
• 1⁄2 cup hot water
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 pinch salt
• 6 -7 cups flour

directions

1. Cream shortening and sugar, then add eggs.
2. Add honey, molasses, & hot water mixed with soda (prior to adding to mixture).
3. Add cinnamon, cloves, salt, and flour.
4. Dough will be REALLY sticky - chill dough at LEAST 24 hours (4 days is recommended).
5. Roll on well-floured surfaced to about 1/4" thickness and cut. Sprinkle with sugar before baking.
6. Bake at 325 degrees for 8-10 minutes - they will puff up while baking.