Provincetown Portuguese Cookbook

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Joann Bollas Coats

3 cups all purpose flour

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. ground allspice

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 tbsp. ground ginger

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1 egg

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 cup molasses

2 tsp. white vinegar

2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 cup boiling water

In a bowl, mix together all of the dry ingredients, except the baking soda, and set aside.

In another bowl, cream the butter with the sugar. Add the egg and beat until well mixed. Add the molasses, vinegar and the flour mixture and mix well.

In a separate bowl, dissolve the baking soda with the boiling water and add to the cookie batter. The dough should be soft. Add more flour if necessary.

Drop generous spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in a 350° oven. The cookies are plump and soft when baked.

Makes 2 dozen.