Molasses Cookies

9 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. shortening
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 1/2 c. dark molasses
  • 4 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 4 tsp. baking soda

Directions

  1. 1
    Beat together sugar and shortening.
  2. 2
    Add eggs and molasses. Sift together and stir in remaining ingredients.
  3. 3
    Chill dough overnight or at least several hours. Roll into balls. Dip in water, then roll in granulated sugar.
  4. 4
    Place on cookie sheets and bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Makes 7 to 8 dozen cookies.

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