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Heat oven to 350°
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In a stand mixer, beat bacon fat and sugar until creamed
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Add molasses and egg and beat until incorporated
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Add all other ingredients and mix until mixed thoroughly and dough comes together, it will be a stiff dough
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Gently roll dough into balls about the size of a walnut, do not compress
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Place a bit of sugar into a small bowl, roll each cookie into the sugar to coat then place on a cookie sheet, space about 2" apart, around 12 to a sheet
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Gently press the centre of the cookie with two fingers to flatten slightly
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Bake for 10-12 minutes until just golden around the edges and beginning to crack a bit. They should not be dark brown
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Remove from oven, let sit for just a minute or two then transfer to a wire rack to cool