This cherished recipe has been passed down through four generations. With a perfect balance of spices and sweetness, these classic cookies are tender inside and have a sugary crunch outside—just like Grandma Virginia made them.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
8–10 minutes
Method
Bake
Ingredients
¾ cup shortening (1 stick margarine + ½ stick butter)
1 cup sugar
¼ cup heaping molasses
1 large egg
2 tsp baking soda
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ tsp ground cloves
½ tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt
Instructions
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This cherished recipe has been passed down through four generations. With a perfect balance of spices and sweetness, these classic cookies are tender inside and have a sugary crunch outside—just like Grandma Virginia made them.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
8–10 minutes
Method
Bake
Ingredients
¾ cup shortening (1 stick margarine + ½ stick butter)
1 cup sugar
¼ cup heaping molasses
1 large egg
2 tsp baking soda
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ tsp ground cloves
½ tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt
Instructions
