Molasses Cookies
Makes 3 dozen.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening (not margarine)
1 1/2 cups of sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs slightly beaten
4 cups Farmhouse Pancake & Waffle Mix (or your favorite brand)
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of baking soda
2 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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In a large bowl cream together butter, shortening and sugar. Beat in molasses and eggs. Set aside.
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In another bowl, combine Pancake and Waffle Mix, salt, baking soda, ginger, cloves and cinnamon.
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Gradually mix flour mixture with creamed ingredients until the dough is smooth.
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Spoon onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 11 minutes. Do not over bake. Cool on a wire rack.
Recipe Tips: Store in airtight container to maintain softness
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