Old-fashioned Soft Ginger Molasses Cookies

These cookies are a trip down memory lane. The recipe came from my mother-in-law. And likely from her mother before her. I think it’s fair to say that they are a very longstanding family favourite.

Old Fashioned Ginger Molasses Cookies

• Difficulty: easy
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• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup fancy molasses
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2-3 tsp of ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1. Line a couple of cookie sheets with parchment or butter well.
2. Beat together the butter, sugar, and molasses. Add the dry ingredients all at once. Mix to form dough.
3. Roll into small balls and place on prepared baking sheets. Flatten with a fork.
4. Bake at 325 deg F for about 10-12 minutes or until just starting to brown. Don’t overcook – they are supposed to be soft.
5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on wire racks.

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