Soft Molasses Spice Cookies

Name: Soft Molasses Spice Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 31 min
Yield: 4 dozen, 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup of soften unsalted butter; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, plus; sugar, for garnish; 1/2 cup dark molasses; 2 eggs; 4 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 2 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Submitted by beth2440

"I just simply love this recipe. The cookies are no fail. They are soooo good with a cup of mulled cider. I truly hope you enjoy them."

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Ready In:: 31mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 4 dozen
Serves:: 8-10

ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup of soften unsalted butter
¹⁄₂ cup vegetable shortening
1 ¹⁄₂ cups granulated sugar, plus
sugar, for garnish
¹⁄₂ cup dark molasses
2 eggs
4 cups flour
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
2 ¹⁄₄ teaspoons baking soda
2 ¹⁄₄ teaspoons ground ginger
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons ground cloves
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons ground cinnamon

directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and shortening until well mixed, 1-2 minutes.
Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Beat in molasses and eggs until smooth, set aside.
In another bowl sift the dry ingredients.
Gradually mix dry into the creamed mixture until dough is blended and smooth. The dough will be sticky.
Refrigerate a half hour to make it easier to handle.
Roll dough into 1" to 1 1/2" balls and roll in granulated sugar.
Place 2" apart on greased cookie sheets.
Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for about 11 minutes.
Don't overbake!
Cool and Enjoy!

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beth

yorktown, 86

Hello everyone, I live in historic Yorktown, VA. I am a SAHM of two, a ten year old daughter and a three year old son. I love to cook and bake. Unfortunately for me, I have always been a big gal, as they say here in the South, but my theory is-the more you eat, the smaller I look. If I can fatten you up it makes me look better. :) Cooking is also a great stress reliever for me. I really enjoy this web site and thank everyone who has contributed to making it so insightful and fun! <img src=http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/bella_donata/My%20Art/Recipezaar/goldsparkle.png border=0 alt=Made by Bella14ragazza> <img src=http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/MrsTeny/AMpageSticker.jpg border=0 alt=Photobucket> <img src=http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w115/bugh8er/food%20and%20swaps/4811_39528.png border=0 alt=Photobucket> <img src=http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg271/MrsTeny/Permanent%20Collection/PACSpring09Iwasadopted.jpg>

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