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MOLASSES COOKIES




Source of Recipe


Mom






List of Ingredients



• 1 cup melted shortening
  
• 1 cup white sugar
  
• 1 cup molasses
  
• 1 egg
  
• 4 tsp. soda dissolved in 2/3 cup boiling water
  
• 5 cups flour
  
• 1-1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
  
• 1-1/2 tsp. ginger
  
• 1-1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  
• 1-1/2 tsp.cloves
  
• 1-1/2 tsp.salt
  






Instructions



1. Mix well and chill at least 3 hours and bake in 425 oven 8-10 minutes.