Grandma's Molasses Cookie Recipe

This recipe for old-fashioned molasses cookies is one of my favorite cookie recipes. If you're looking for an easy recipe to try at Christmas, you'll love my Grandma's Molasses Cookie Recipe.

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Mix the liquid ingredients, then add the dry ingredients and mix well.

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Cover the years, I've made this recipe by hand, using a hand-held electric mixer and my KitchenAid stand mixer. They all work just fine.

Cover with plastic wrap or beeswax wrap and chill dough for at least 2 hours.

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Remove dough from fridge and form into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in white sugar. Place cookie dough balls on baking sheet and bake.

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Get the step-by-step instructions and make a batch of Grandma's Molasses Cookies today!

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