Molasses Cookies

9 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c. molasses (unsulphured)
  • 4 1/2 c. flour, sifted
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 Tbsp. ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream together shortening and sugar.
  2. 2
    Beat in molasses and egg.
  3. 3
    Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and ginger. Stir into molasses and sugar mixture.
  4. 4
    Blend well.
  5. 5
    Chill.
  6. 6
    Roll out to 1/4-inch and cut into desired shapes.
  7. 7
    Cool 5 minutes to firm before moving to rack.
  8. 8
    Makes 2 dozen large cookies. Decorate with Fluffy Frosting.

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