Molasses Cookies V

Name: Molasses Cookies V
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 72
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons baking soda; 237 milliliters buttermilk; 1 liters all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoons ground cloves; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 237 milliliters molasses; 237 milliliters shortening; 237 milliliters white sugar

Molasses Cookies V might be just the dessert you are searching for. One serving contains 87 calories, 1g of protein, and 3g of fat. This vegetarian recipe serves 72. A mixture of baking soda, buttermilk, ground cloves, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Sift together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg; set aside.

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Ginger

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In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth, then stir in the molasses.

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Shortening

Molasses

Cream

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Add the sifted ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, mixing well after each addition. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. If the dough is too soft, more flour can be added.

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Buttermilk

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Roll

Cut out cookies using cookie cutters and place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

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Cut Out Cookies

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Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

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