Twelve Days of Cookies: Molasses Sugar Cookies

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IMG_20141207_201015801 - CopyThese are Alex’s favorite cookies. They were originally made by his Grandmother and now his Mother makes them.  They taste very similar to a gingerbread or gingersnap cookie but they are far softer than either of those.  These are definitely the best smelling cookies that I made this year. My whole house smelled like Christmas while they were baking. If you are looking for a last minute cookie to take to your celebration this is an amazing choice.

Molasses Sugar Cookies:1 ½ c. shortening2 c. sugar½ c. molasses2 eggs4 c. flour4 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. cloves1 tsp. ginger2 tsp. cinnamon1 tsp. saltAdditional Sugar for rolling Preheat the oven to 350. In a separate bowl, melt shortening.Remove from heat and let cool a bit (so eggs don’t cook when added!).IMG_20141207_164212256 - CopyAdd sugar, molasses, and eggs.Beat well with electric mixer.IMG_20141207_164438737 - CopyAdd dry ingredients and mix well.IMG_20141207_151145377 - CopyChill dough for several hours (or overnight).IMG_20141207_200939781 - CopyRoll in 1” balls and then roll in sugar.IMG_20141207_200943493 - CopyBake 8-10 minutes.