3/4 cup shortening or unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
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Directions:
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Mix together all dry ingredients (not including sugar). Then set aside. Cream together all other ingredients (including sugar). Slowly add dry ingredients. Mix until fluffy. Chill in refrigerator for about 1 hour. Lightly spray a baking sheet with oil or non-stick spray. Roll into 1-inch balls, then roll in sugar before putting them on the baking sheet. After they're on the baking sheet, lightly sprinkle water on them for a nice crackle finish. Bake at 375°F for 8 minutes.
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I recommend using stoneware to bake the cookies on but it's not necessary.
This is the recipe that my grandmother and I used to make for the holidays.
My husband loves this recipe!
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Altho I didn't submit this recipe, this is the same recipe I grew up with, and its by far and away the one I get requests for most often. These cookies are AWESOME. |
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