A - Molasses Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Beat brown sugar (or 1 cup molasses in this case) with shortening in a large bowl at medium until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add the rest of the molasses and eggs.
3. 3
   Beat well.
4. 4
   Spoon flour into dry measuring cups and level with a knife.
5. 5
   Combine with next five ingredients (through salt) and whisk.
6. 6
   Add flour mix to sugar mix and beat low until just blended.
7. 7
   Freeze one hour (we left it in there for 3ish).
8. 8
   Preheat oven to 375F.
9. 9
   Make one inch balls and dip half of each into a bowl with water then granulated sugar.
10. 10
    Place cookies on sprayed sheet and bake at least 8 minutes.
11. 11
    Listed to make 4 dozen at 66 cals each but we made about 3 dozen.