Molasses Cookies

10 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. molasses
  • 1/2 c. butter or other shortening
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2/3 c. cold water (for soft cookies) or boiling water (for crisp)
  • 2 rounded tsp. soda
  • sufficient flour to roll
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix sugar, molasses and shortening.
  2. 2
    Add water and 2 cups flour, mixed and sifted with soda, salt and spices.
  3. 3
    Add enough additional flour to roll.
  4. 4
    Cut and bake in moderate oven (325° to 350°).

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