Molasses Cookies VI
This is a great replacement for the standard gingerbread recipe. The cookies turn out soft, and the flavor is not sharp or hot. It has been a family tradition with my family throughout every holiday season.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'In a large bowl, stir together the butter, molasses, sour cream, brown sugar and vinegar until smooth and well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon; stir into the molasses mixture. Dough will be very stiff when complete.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Cookies can be iced, when cooled, with any standard icing recipe.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (48 servings total)