Merry Christmas Molasses Cookies

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MERRY CHRISTMAS MOLASSES COOKIES

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Serving Size : 60 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2/3 c Brown sugar,packed
2/3 c Shortening
1 1/3 c Molasses
2 Eggs
5 1/2 c All-purpose flour
4 ts Ground cinnamon
2 ts Ground ginger
2 ts Baking soda
1 t Salt

Mix brown sugar,shortening and molasses.Stir in
remaining ingredients.Cover and refrigerate at least 1
hour.Heat oven to 375 degrees.Roll dough 1/2" thick on
a lightly floured cloth covered board.Cut into desired
shapes with cookie cutters.Place about 1" apart on
lightly greased cookie sheets.Bake until no
indentation remains when touched,about 7 to 8
minutes;cool.Frost and decorate as desired.Makes 5
dozen 3" cookies.



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