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Mint Molasses Cookies
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Servings: 0
Categories:
Cookies
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Desserts
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Mint
Ingredients: 2
cups
Flour,
sift before measurin
1/4
teaspoon
Salt 2
teaspoons
Baking soda 1
teaspoon
Ginger 1
teaspoon
Cinnamon 1/2
teaspoon
Ground cloves 3/4
cup
Shortening 1
cup
Brown sugar,
firmly packed
1/4
teaspoon
Mint extract 1
Egg 1/4
cup
Molasses 1/4
cup
Granulated sugar
Directions:
Sift flour again with the salt, soda and spices. Thoroughly cream together the shortening, brown sugar and mint extract. Beat in the egg until light and fluffy. Add molasses; mix well. Mix in dry ingredients until well blended. Chill at least 2 hours. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Roll in granulated sugar, and place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake in a 350 degrees oven until crisp and browned, about 15 minutes.
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