Molasses Cookie Mix

By: Michele O

Recipe History: I got this recipe from the Taste of Home Magazine years ago. My family loves it.

Ingredients:

6 cups flour
3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon ginger
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon allspice

Additional Ingredients:

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup molasses
additional sugar

Directions:

Mix first nine ingredients in large mixing bowl. Saving 3 cups of mixture, store rest in airtight container. Cream butter, add egg and molasses. Mix well. Add 3 cups of cookie mixture. Beat until smooth. Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are firm and surface cracks.

Makes 4 dozen per batch.

Tips: Can be stored up to six months. This mix makes 9 cups in all. You will need 3 cups for each batch.