Molasses Sugar Cookies

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  • Number of Servings: 42
Ingredients
3/4 cup shortening1 cup sugar1/4 cup molasses1 egg2 tsp baking soda2 cup sifted all-purpose flour2 tsp cloves1/2 tsp ginger1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp salt
Directions
1. Melt shortening in a 3 or 4 quart saucepan over low heat.
2. Remove from heat; let cool.
3. Add sugar, molasses, and egg; beat well.
4. Sift together flour, soda, cloves, ginger, salt, and cinnamon: add to first mixture. Mix well. Chill.
5. Form 1-inch balls, roll in granulated sugar, and place on greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
6. Bake in moderately hot oven (375 degrees) for 8 to 10 minutes.

Serving Size: 36 small cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 42
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 80.7
  • Total Fat: 3.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 6.5 mg
  • Sodium: 90.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 0.8 g

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