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Molasses Cookies
Ingredients for Jar:
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon dried, grated orange peel
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/3 cup chopped dates
Instructions for Jar:
Place brown sugar in 1-quart jar and pack down firmly and evenly. In medium bowl, combine flour with baking soda, orange peel, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and allspice. Stir well to mix.
Spoon flour mixture over brown sugar, pressing down with each addition. Place dates over flour mixture and press down to fit all in jar. Place lid on jar to close.
Instructions for Baking:
1 egg
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Empty contents of jar into large mixing bowl.
Add egg, butter or margarine, molasses and vanilla. Beat on low speed or by hand until dough is thoroughly blended.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until set. Makes about 4 dozen.
Molasses cookies in a jar
