Polvorones (Crumbly Cookies)

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Region
Source
Paola Quesada Molina, La Trinidad
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
3/4 margarine
1 1/2 cup(s) molasses
6 cup(s) flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 piece(s) eggs
1 tsp vanilla
Directions
  1. In the mixer, place the margarine, sugar, and eggs and beat not to cream, but just to break up the margarine.
  2. Then add the molasses.
  3. Incorporate the dry ingredients until everything is well combined; if it remains sticky, add a little more flour.
  4. Form balls the size of a strawberry and place them together on an ungreased baking sheet.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.