Soft and Chewy Molasses Cookies

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1/2 cup soft butter
1/2 cup butter flavored Crisco
1 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 XL eggs
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon nutmeg

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cream butter, Crisco, and sugars with an electric mixer on medium high for 1 minute or until fluffy. Hand stir in eggs and vanilla; don’t overmix. Add dry ingredients all at once and mix until fully incorporated. Add 2-3 Tablespoons more flour for high elevation. Scoop out approximately 20 + 2” balls of dough.  Roll into balls. For a richer flavor and smoother texture, form cookie dough balls and refrigerate or freeze until ready to bake. Place on greased or parchment paper on an aluminum cookie sheet.  

Bake at 375 degrees for 12-14 min. Let cool. Sprinkle with mixture of ¼ cup powdered sugar mixed with 1 Tablespoon cinnamon.  Share!