Soft Molasses Drops

10 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar (white or brown)
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 c. sour cream (can use milk if no sour cream)
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix sugar, shortening, molasses and egg.
  2. 2
    Stir in remaining ingredients.
  3. 3
    Chill for 1/2 hour.
  4. 4
    Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  5. 5
    Bake at 375° for about 8 minutes.
  6. 6
    Makes about 5 dozen.

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