[Solumina]

Oh right I said I would get you recipe! Well I can't seem to find most of them but this one I have saved on my computer since everyone always wants it (including my mother and both of Jake's grandmothers so you know they are good)

Soft Molasses Cookies
makes about 3 dozen

3/4 cup shortening (3/4 cup correct amount)
1 cup dark agave nectar (amber works if you don't have dark)
1 large egg
1/4 cup blackstrap molasses (you can substitute agave but you miss that true molasses flavor)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions:

Cream together shortening and agave

Stir in egg and molasses and mix well

Fold in dry ingredients and stir

Chill for approximately 1 hour

Preheat oven to 350°

Grease cookie sheet

Roll dough into small balls (I use a medium melon baller to help keep the size relatively uniform)

Roll balls in sugar before placing on cookie sheet (you can use splenda)

Bake for 9 minutes

Leave on sheet one minute until set

Place on rack to cool completely




I will warn you that when baking with agave things are a little extra sticky, both batters and when you take them out of the oven, but once they are exposed to air and allowed to breath they get a normal texture. It isn't too noticeable with these cuz molasses cookies are usually made with molasses and brown sugar wich are also pretty sticky but I wanted you to know in case you try other holiday goodies.