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Molasses Elephant Cookies

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This International dessert features All-purpose flour, Ground cinnamon, Ground ginger, Baking soda, Salt. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 40
Calories: 1672.7
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This International dessert features All-purpose flour, Ground cinnamon, Ground ginger, Baking soda, Salt. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 3 lg Eggs
  • 1 cup Light molasses
  • 1/4 cup Cider vinegar
Directions
  1. 1
    Sift together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda and salt.
  2. 2
    Set aside.
  3. 3
    Place shortening, sugar and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
  4. 4
    Use an electric mixer set at medium speed to cream mixture until smooth and fluffy.
  5. 5
    Use low speed to beat in molasses and vinegar.
  6. 6
    Cover tightly and refrigerate 1 hour or more.
  7. 7
    Drop dough by tablespoonfuls, 3 inches apart, onto lightly greased cookie sheets.
  8. 8
    Just before baking, make a face or design with raisins or small pieces of dates on each cookie.
  9. 9
    Bake in preheated 375-degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until set when lightly touched.
  10. 10
    Remove from cookie sheets and place on wire racks to cool completely

Nutrition Facts

Servings 40

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1672.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40.8g63%
Saturated Fat 13.2g66%
Cholesterol 280.8mg94%
Sodium 1327.7mg56%
Total Carbohydrate 299.3g100%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g32%
Sugars 115.6g
Protein 34.1g69%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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