Molasses Cookies I

This is an old family recipe, and well worth the time and effort.

• Calories: 111 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking soda
• ½ cup warm water
• 1 cup unsulfured molasses
• 1 cup melted butter
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix ingredients in order given, by hand (mixers ruin this recipe!). Mix in baking soda dissolved in water. Add the flour last.

Step 3

Lightly flour board, and add flour as needed to keep dough from being really sticky. Roll out thin and cut into any shapes you want.

Step 4

Bake 10 to 12 minutes.