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Aunt Bessie's Molasses Cookies Recipe
by Global Cookbook

Aunt Bessie's Molasses Cookies
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  Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 5 tsp baking soda
  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 2 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 1/2 c. oatmeal
  • 3/4 c. butter
  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 2 x Large eggs

Directions

  1. Method:Heat molasses in microwave or possibly on the stove. Stir in baking soda. Set aside.
  2. Note: the baking soda makes it puff up, so heat in a larger bowl.
  3. Mix flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and oatmeal in a large bowl.
  4. Cut in butter and shortening till crumbly. Stir in molasses. Add in unbeaten Large eggs. Mix well.
  5. Roll in balls. Arrange on ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 10 to 15 min.