Mint Molasses Cookies

Yields:	4 dozen
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	Preparation	135 minutes
	Cooking	15 minutes
	Ready In	150 minutes

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Ingredients

2	cups	flour, all-purpose	sifted
1/4	teaspoon	salt
2	teaspoons	baking soda
1	teaspoon	ginger
1	teaspoon	cinnamon
1/2	teaspoon	cloves	ground
3/4	cup	vegetable shortening
1	cup	brown sugar	firmly packed
1/4	teaspoon	mint extract
1	each	egg
1/4	cup	molasses
1/4	cup	sugar	granulated

Directions

Sift flour again with the salt, soda and spices.

Thoroughly cream together the shortening, brown sugar and mint extract.

Beat in the egg until light and fluffy.

Add molasses; mix well.

Mix in dry ingredients until well blended.

Chill at least 2 hours.

Shape into balls the size of walnuts.

Roll in granulated sugar, and place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.

Bake in a 350 degree F oven until crisp and browned, about 15 minutes.

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