Molasses Cookies

10 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. shortening (if using margarine, cut salt)
  • 1 c. brown sugar, packed
  • 1 egg
  • 4 Tbsp. light molasses
  • 2 1/4 c. sifted flour
  • 1 tsp. salt (1/2 tsp. if margarine is used)
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ginger

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening; add sugar, egg and molasses then dry ingredients and spices.
  2. 2
    Spoon batter in size of walnuts and dip tops in sugar.
  3. 3
    Press on buttered cookie sheet until rather thin. Bake at 375° for 9 to 12 minutes.
  4. 4
    Can freeze.
  5. 5
    Yields 5 dozen.

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