Molasses Cookies

11 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. molasses
  • 1 egg, well beaten
  • 2 c. flour, sifted
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • raisins

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift flour with soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt. Cream shortening; add sugar and molasses.
  2. 2
    Blend well and add egg. Then add dry ingredients.
  3. 3
    Form into balls the size of small walnuts.
  4. 4
    Roll in granulated sugar.
  5. 5
    Press a raisin in center of each cookie before baking.
  6. 6
    Bake at 375° for 10 to 15 minutes. Makes 24 to 30 cookies.

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