Old Fashioned Molasses Chews Recipe
Ingredients
| Salad oil | 3/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 1/4 cup dark molasses | ||
| Sugar | 1 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Eggs | 2 | |
| All purpose flour | 2 3/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Baking soda | 1 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| 1 teaspoon each ground cinnamon and ginger | ||
| Ground cloves | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
Directions
In a large bowl, stir together oil, molasses, and 1 cup of the sugar.
Add eggs and beat until smooth.
In another bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves; gradually add to molasses mixture, beating until well combined.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until next day.
Place remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl.
Roll dough into 1 1/2 -inch balls, then roll in sugar to coat.
Place 3 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake in a 350° oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Transfer to racks and let cool completely.
Store airtight.
Add eggs and beat until smooth.
In another bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves; gradually add to molasses mixture, beating until well combined.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until next day.
Place remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl.
Roll dough into 1 1/2 -inch balls, then roll in sugar to coat.
Place 3 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake in a 350° oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Transfer to racks and let cool completely.
Store airtight.
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