Old Sturbridge Village Lumberjack Cookies

These cookies instantaneously transport me back ‘home’. They are a family favorite and a permanent fixture in my holiday baking.

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Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 40

Cook Time: 12 minutes  

Ingredients

1 c sugar
1 c melted shortening
2 eggs
1 c dark molasses
4 c flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ginger
2 tsp cinnamon

Directions

Cream sugar, shortening, eggs and molasses. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Scoop out walnut-sized pieces of dough and roll in sugar. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 12 minutes.

Categories: Cookies & Bars, Holiday

Tags: Christmas Cookie

Submitted by: prvrbs31gal on December 21, 2011