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Fat Molasses Cookies
Chill: 1 hr
Bake: 10 mins at 375°F per batch
Ingredients
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 cup molasses
- Finely chopped crystallized ginger or coarse sugar
Directions
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
2. In a very large bowl, beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar and beat until fluffy. Add the eggs, water, vinegar, and molasses; beat until combined. Add flour mixture and beat until combined. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
3. On a floured surface, roll out half of the dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut dough using a 3-inch scalloped or round cutter. Place cookies 2-1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
4. Bake in a 375 degree F oven about 10 or until edges are firm. Remove and cool on wire racks. Store cookies at room temperature for up to 3 days. Makes 26 cookies.
This is my husband's favorite cookie of all time. These cookie are very tasty and a couple of people in our family have said that they have settled their stomach after the Christmas dinner. I like these cookies becasue they have just the right amount of spice and are soft and yummy. Your kitchen also smells so good after these cookies have been baking. Awesome recipe!
12/13/2010 02:26:02 PM Report AbuseAWESOME RECIPE---WILL BAKE TONIGHT!
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