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My Grandma passed away at the age of 94. She was a wonderful cook and I was lucky enough to inherit her recipes. Many date back to the 1940s and 50s. Grandma prepared them in a charming country kitchen with no running water and most of her produce came from her garden, not from the grocery store. These are made-from-scratch recipes. I wish I had spent more time with her in the kitchen and . . . I wish I had spent more time with her for so many other reasons.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Cookie - Icebox Ginger Cookies

1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
3 eggs (beaten)
2/3 cup molasses
4 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Cream the sugar and butter together.  Add the beaten eggs and molasses.  Sift the dry ingredients together and blend with the above mixture.  Shape into long rolls, about 1/2" in diameter.  Wrap in waxed paper and chill several hours or overnight in the refrigerator.  Slice in one inch segments and place on well-greased cookie sheets and bake 8 minutes in a 400 degree oven.

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