The random number generator next took me to the Heritage section of the Family Favorites on page 82 of the cookbook with Stone Jar Molasses Cookies, roll-out chewy molasses cookies. These start by boiling the molasses, then adding the shortening and then finally stirring in the rest of the ingredients. So, the unusual part is…
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Ginger Almond Cookies
The random number generator brought me back to the Cookie Primer section of the cookbook with Ginger Almond Cookies on p. 15. These were crispy, spicy ginger cookies. The Ginger Almond Cookies were another refrigerator cookie. They start by mixing the butter, sugar, and molassas until fluffy. Then add the flour and the other dry…
Molasses Jumbles
The random number generator brought me back to the “Cooky Primer” with “Molasses Jumbles” on p. 10. These were a basic, drop cookie with a ton of molasses flavor. This was a super-basic cookie recipe with brown sugar, butter, flour, salt, baking soda and molasses. Like most recipes, cream the sugar and butter, then add…
Joe Froggers
The next recipe brought me back to the “Family Favorites” section of the cookbook — “Joe Froggers” on p. 76. These are a variety of molasses cookies with an abundance of spices. In addition to butter, sugar and the traditional dry ingredients, these also called for a cup of molasses and a number of spices:…