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Jumbo Molasses Cookies
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3 cups butter-flavored shortening
4 cups sugar
1 cup molasses
4 eggs
8 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Additional sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in molasses and eggs.
Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves and ginger; gradually add
to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Shape 1/4 cupfuls of
dough into balls; roll in sugar. Place four cookies on a greased baking sheet at
a time. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until edges are set. Remove to wire
racks to cool.
Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.
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