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Spicy Molasses Cookies Recipe

I found this family recipe in an old cookbook on a timeworn note, handwritten by my stepdaughter's grandmother. It's a very soft, moist cookie—and tastes great with a big glass of milk.

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72 Servings
Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 cup light or dark molasses
3 eggs
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional
1 cup raisins, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine dry ingredients and spices; add to batter and mix lightly. Stir in nuts and raisins if desired; mix well.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Yield: about 12 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 70 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 39 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Spicy Molasses Cookies published in Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook , p54

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