Sour Milk Molasses Drop Cookies

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Another way to use up that milk once it turns. the result is a pillowy soft cake-like cookie with a delicate molasses and spice flavor. if milk never turns at your house, the you can make your own by placing a tablespoon of vinegar in a measuring cup and filling to level with milk. let that sit for 10 minutes and you have soured milk.

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Steps

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Beat together the sugar and shortening until the sugar crystals have begun to break down , about 2 minutes.

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Beat in the egg and molasses until just combined.

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In a smaller bowl mix together the flour , baking soda , cinnamon and cloves.

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Mix the dry mix and sour milk into the wet bowl in alternating thirds.

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Fold in raisins , if using.

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Chill the dough for two hours or more.

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Drop by rounded tablespoons onto an ungreased baking sheet.

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Bake at 400 degrees for 11 minutes.

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Remove from oven an place on a cooling rack.

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Allow the cookies to cool and dust with powdered sugar.

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Ingredients

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sugar, shortening, egg, sour milk, molasses, flour, baking soda, ground cloves, cinnamon, raisins, powdered sugar