Molasses Cookies

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening and gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
  2. 2
    Add egg and molasses, mixing well.
  3. 3
    Combine flour, soda, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves.
  4. 4
    Gradually add to creamed mixture, blending well.
  5. 5
    Chill dough at least 1 hour.
  6. 6
    Roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar.
  7. 7
    Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 10 minutes at 350°.

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