Molasses Cookies A.K.A. Ginger Cookies (Christmas)

Just in time for Christmas, these delicious cookies made with molasses and brown sugar are full of the holiday spirit.

30 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

88 calories per serving view nutrition facts

48 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	cup	brown sugar
1	cup	vegetable shortening
1	cup	molasses
1	each	egg	beaten
1	teaspoon	baking soda	disolved in 1/2 cup water
1/2	teaspoon	cloves
1	teaspoon	nutmeg
1	teaspoon	cinnamon
1	teaspoon	ginger
7	cups	flour, all-purpose	unsifted
1/2	teaspoon	salt

Directions

Cream shortening, add sugar gradually, then molasses and beaten egg. Combine baking soda and hot water. Add to the first mixture. Sift together flour, salt, and spices. (May want to sift several times until well blended.) Stir in dry ingredients, and blend thoroughly.

Chill in refrigerator for several hours. Roll out on a well-floured board. (Add more flour if dough is too soft.) Cut into figures. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 26g

Amount per Serving

Calories 88 3% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Sodium 40mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 19.0g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	2%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 2.0g	4%

Vitamin A	0%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	2%		Iron	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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