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Molasses Cookie Mix

"These spicy, old-fashioned treats are sure to be a hit with your family and friends," promises Barbara Stewart of Portland, Connecticut. "For holiday gift-giving, I put a batch of this cookie mix in an attractive basket along with the recipe and a festive tea towel."

144 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 10 min.

Ingredients

6 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
Additional sugar

Directions

In a bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Divide into three
batches; store in airtight containers in a cool dry place for up to
6 months. Yield: 3 batches (9 cups total)
To prepare cookies: In a large bowl, cream butter until light and
fluffy. Add egg and molasses; mix well. Add 3 cups cookie mix; beat
until smooth. Shape into 1-in. balls and roll in sugar. Place 2 in.
apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are firm and the

2 of 2

Molasses Cookie Mix (continued)

Directions (continued)

surface cracks. Cool on wire racks. Yield: about 4 dozen per
batch.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 67 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 70 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.