Drop Molasses Cookies

12 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 to 8 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp. ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 c. molasses
  • 2 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 c. boiling water

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift 6 cups flour with salt and spices.
  2. 2
    Cream shortening and sugar.
  3. 3
    Add egg and beat until light.
  4. 4
    Add molasses and vinegar, then dry ingredients.
  5. 5
    Lastly, add soda dissolved in hot water. Cool and then drop by small tablespoon.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350° to 375° for 8 to 10 minutes.
  7. 7
    Cool on rack.

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