Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies

12 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. shortening, softened
  • 3 eggs
  • 4 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 c. hot water
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. ginger
  • 1 small bottle Brer Rabbit molasses (green label)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening and sugar and add eggs.
  2. 2
    Dissolve baking soda in water.
  3. 3
    Combine with salt, spices and molasses.
  4. 4
    Add alternately with flour.
  5. 5
    Roll out on a floured board.
  6. 6
    Cut in desired shapes.
  7. 7
    Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until done.

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