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Molasses Cookies

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Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup shortening
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup sugar for coating

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Cream the shortening and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the molasses and egg, mixing well.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.
  • Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
  • Coat each ball in sugar, rolling to cover completely.
  • Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set and tops are cracked.
  • Cool on a wire rack.