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* Exported from MasterCook *

Molasses Forest Cookies

Recipe By :Georgia Cavanaugh
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Formed
Rolled

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 cups flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1 cup butter or margarine -- softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg -- beaten
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla

Sift dry ingredients together.
In large bowl, beat butter and sugars until smooth.
Add egg, molasses, and vanilla. Beat until well mixed.
Add dry ingredients a little at a time.
Make dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Roll out dough 1/8" to 1/4" thick. Cut cookies.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 8 to 10 minutes until almost firm.
Do not overcook if you want them to stay soft.