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Molasses Cookies A.k.a. Ginger Cookies (Christmas)

Make Molasses Cookies A.k.a. Ginger Cookies (Christmas) at home with Brown Sugar, Baking Soda In, Hot Water, Cinnamon, and Unsifted Flour. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 1 tsp
• 1/2 cup
• 1 tsp
• 7 cup
• 1/2 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Cream shortening, add sugar gradually, then molasses and beaten egg.

2. 2

   Combine baking soda and hot water; add to the first mixture.

3. 3

   Sift together flour, salt, and spices. (May want to sift several times until well blended.) Stir in dry ingredients, and blend thoroughly.

4. 4

   Chill in refrigerator for several hours.

5. 5

   Roll out on a well-floured board. (Add more flour if dough is too soft.)

6. 6

   Cut into figures. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes.