
Written on the back of an old envelope, this is one of my favorite cookie recipes of all time, especially for making cut out cookies to decorate with colorful sprinkling sugar, like these Valentine's cookies.
Family: Can you identify this envelope? Hint below…
(HINT: In the original photo the envelope has the return home address of my cousin whose fiance’s home was in Virginia. (you should know already) They’ve been married over 20 years (you should definitely know now). Last hint: the zip code was 22031.)
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Today I made dozens upon dozens of molasses cookies from the family recipe that has come down through the generations. I remember these being made at my Grandma Garland’s house and I’ve come to learn that they were my grandpa’s number one choice of cookie. He especially liked them when they were seasoned with a heavy hand on the cloves.
As it turns out not only was this my grandpa’s favorite, but it is now the hands down favorite in my own house. Gregory will request these if he knows that I’m about to bake and Ken chooses them over even Congo Squares. Even Madeleine eats and enjoys them.
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A traditional recipe from our family heritage and an opportunity to pass along a lesson in baking from grandmother to granddaughter.
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