Molasses cookies

Molasses cookies

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 c
• cinnamon - 1 tsp
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• baking powder - 2 tsp
• egg - 1 item
• shortening - 3/4 c
• molasses - 1/4 c
• ginger - 1/2 tsp
• sifted flour - 2 c
• cloves - 1/2 tsp

How to make molasses cookies:

Melt shortening over low heat; remove and let cool. Add sugar, molasses and egg; beat well. Sift flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt. Add to mixture. Chill.

Form in 1-inch balls, roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheet, 2-inches apart. Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 375°.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Hand Formed cookies.