Mint Molasses Cookies

12 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour, all-purpose sifted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves ground
  • 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
  • 1 each eggs
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup sugar granulated

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift flour again with the salt, soda and spices.
  2. 2
    Thoroughly cream together the shortening, brown sugar and mint extract.
  3. 3
    Beat in the egg until light and fluffy.
  4. 4
    Add molasses; mix well.
  5. 5
    Mix in dry ingredients until well blended.
  6. 6
    Chill at least 2 hours.
  7. 7
    Shape into balls the size of walnuts.
  8. 8
    Roll in granulated sugar, and place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.
  9. 9
    Bake in a 350F (180C) F oven until crisp and browned, about 15 minutes.

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