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Molasses Cookie Mix

By: Barbara Stewart

"'These spicy, old-fashioned treats are sure to be a hit with your family and friends,' promises Barbara Stewart of Portland, Connecticut. 'For holiday gift-giving, I put a batch of this cookie mix in an attractive basket along with the recipe and a festive tea towel.'"

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Prep Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 42 servings

Ingredients

6 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
Additional sugar

Directions

In a bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; mix well. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 3 batches (9 cups total) To prepare cookies: In a mixing bowl, cream butter. Add egg and molasses; mix well. add 3 cups cookie mix; beat until smooth. Shape into 1-in. balls and roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are firm and the surface cracks. Cool on wire racks.