Molasses sugar cookies

Molasses sugar cookies

Ingredients/Components

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

How to make molasses sugar cookies:

Preheat oven to 375°. Melt shortening. Add sugar, molasses and egg. Beat well. Combine dry ingredients and add to first mixture. Form into 1-inch balls. Roll into sugar and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes.

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