Customer Newsletter, December 2008

Recipe Box
Molasses Sugar Cookie recipe, just in time for the holidays!

  • 1 1/2 cups shortening
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Melt the shortening in a large pan on the stove, and cool.
  2. Add sugar, eggs, and molasses, beat well.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift dry ingredients together and add to the pan. Mix well and chill 3 hours or overnight.
  4. Form into walnut-size balls. Roll in granulated sugar.
    5. Place on greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes.
  6. Store in an airtight container.
Other stories you'll find inside this edition:
  • SPD Board Looks Toward 2009, Approves Capital Expenditure Budget
    • Southern's Board of Directors recently approved the 2009 Budget for Captial Expenditure Items. More>>>
  • Union Agreement Signed
    • More>>>
  • Energy Wise Tip: Purchase and Use Space Heaters Carefully
    • If you plan to use space heaters to help heat your home this winter, use extreme caution. More>>>
  • Home Energy Suite
    • Have you tried out the Home Energy Suite program on Southern's website yet? More>>>
  • Southern Seeks to Return Funds
    • The individuals listed here, with the addresses we have on record, have left funds due them with Southern Power District. More>>>
  • Time is Running Out to Switch & Save
    • The Switch & Save campaign will come to an end on December 31st. More>>>