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Are you looking for a cookie with a little bit of spice and a little bit of sweetness?  Look no further then these delicious Molasses Sugar Cookies!
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Molasses Sugar Cookies

Course Cookie
Author Farmwife Crafts

Ingredients

  • 3/4 Cup butter flavored shortening
  • 1 Cup sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Brer Rabbit Molasses I'm sure you can use other kinds of molasses, but when a family recipe calls for a specific brand, you best be using it!
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 Cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Begin by melting the shortening in a small saucepan over low heat.  Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Add sugar, molasses, and egg to a bowl and mix well.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.  Slowly add to the molasses mixture.  Mix well.
  • Chill for about 20 minutes.
  • Form in to 1" balls, roll in sugar and place on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper or lightly greased.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 8-9 minutes.