Molasses Cookies

9 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 5 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 3 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. molasses
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream sugar and shortening; then add egg.
  2. 2
    Sift dry ingredients alternately with liquid to make a soft dough.
  3. 3
    Roll out using plenty of flour on board so they will not stick.
  4. 4
    Cut and bake on a cookie sheet.
  5. 5
    Bake in a 375° oven until brown, depending on thickness.
  6. 6
    I like them a little on the thick side. This is an old favorite in our family and has been used for 100 years or more.

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