Molasses Cookies

12 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c. molasses
  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 4 3/4 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. allspice
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening.
  2. 2
    Add sugar and egg; beat well.
  3. 3
    Add molasses; stir until blended.
  4. 4
    Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk.
  5. 5
    Beat well.
  6. 6
    Drop rounded teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheets 2-inches apart.
  7. 7
    Sprinkle sugar on top, if desired.
  8. 8
    Bake in 350° oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

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