How to make it

  • Melt butter and shortening in a small saucepan; pour into a mixing bowl. Add 1 cup sugar, molasses and egg, beat until well-mixed.
  • Combine flour, soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves and ginger; add to first mixture and mix well. Chill 2 to 3 hours.
  • Shape dough into 1 1/4" balls, roll in remaining sugar and place on a greased cookie sheet.
  • Flatten with a fork. Bake in a 325ยบ oven for 12 mins. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

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  • 22566 17 years ago
    A flavorful cookie recipe,Thank-you.
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