Christmas Sugar Cookies - by Geeta

Traditional sugar cookies made with Christmas spices and molasses. Makes 6 dozen.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 eggs
• 4 cups flour
• 4 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cloves
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. In a pan, melt the shortening and let cool.
2. Mix in the sugar, molasses, and eggs. Cream together.
3. Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl, and add to the sugar mixture in the pan. Blend, then let chill for at least four hours.
4. Use dough to create balls and roll in sugar. Prepare baking sheet and place balls 2″ apart.
5. Bake in oven heated to 375 F (190 C) for about 10 mins per batch.

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