Soft Molasses Cookies

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Submitted by:
Robin Hatley		 Country: Canada
Quantity:
84 cookies		 Preparation time: 0:15 hr.
Cooking time: 0:15 hr.
Specialties: Kids

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening 125 mL
1/2 cup brown sugar 125 mL
1/2 cup hot water or sour milk 125 mL
1 tbsp vinegar 15 mL
1/2 cup molasses 125 mL
1 egg, beaten 1
2-1/2 cups cake flour 600 mL
1/2 tsp salt 2 mL
1/4 tsp soda 1 mL
1 tsp baking powder 5 mL
1/2 tsp ginger 2 mL
1/2 tsp cloves 2 mL
1 tsp cinnamon 5 mL
1/2 cup raisins 125 mL

Directions

Cream shortening with sifted brown sugar.

Add hot water or sour milk and vinegar to the molasses. Combine with shortening and sugar. Add beaten egg.

Sift dry ingredients and add. Chop raisins and add.

Drop dough from teaspoon onto a greased cookie sheet.

Bake in a moderate oven at 350°F/180°C for 15 minutes.

Chef's Note

A hint of molasses makes these cookies very special.

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