Legacy of Williamsburg B&B Inn

Williamsburg, Virginia

Specialty Recipe

Molasses Cookies

Ingredients for pancakes:

4-1/2 cups all purpose flour

4 teaspoons ground ginger

2 teaspoons Baking soda

1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoons ground cloves

1/4 teaspoons salt

1-1/2 cups shortening

2 cups sugar

2 eggs

1/2 cup molasses

3/4 cup coarse sugar

In a medium mixing bowl stir together the flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat shortening until softened. Gradually add the 2 cups sugar; beat until fluffy. Add eggs and molasses; beat well. Add half of the flour mixture; beat until combined. Stir remaining flour in with wooden spoon. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in coarse sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake in a 350 degree oven 12 to 14 minutes until light brown and puffed. Let stand for 2 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

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