Cinnamon Drops

Name: Cinnamon Drops
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 3/4 cup sugar divided; 1 egg; 3/4 cup molasses; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup boiling water; 3 1/2 cups flour sifted; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar divided
1 egg
3/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup boiling water
3 1/2 cups flour sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2

In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 1/2 cup of the sugar.
3

Add the egg, molasses, and honey, and beat until light.
4

Add the boiling water, flour, baking soda, and salt to the bowl, and mix well.
5

In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and remaining 1/4 cup of the sugar.
6

Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls into the cinnamon sugar mixture, and roll to coat well.
7

Bake on greased baking sheets for 8 minutes, or until the cookies are a light brown on the bottom.