Crisp molasses cookies

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupShortening
1cupSugar
1cupMolasses
1tablespoonVinegar
1tablespoonGinger
1teaspoonCinnamon
½teaspoonSalt
2eachesEggs; well beaten
1teaspoonBaking soda
1tablespoonWater; hot
6cupsFlour

Directions

Place first 7 ingredients in sauce pan, heat to boiling. Remove from stove, cool and add eggs, soda which has been dissolved in hot water, and flour. Turn on floured board and roll very thin. Bake on greased baking sheet in moderately hot oven 350 F. about 15 minutes. Makes 6 doz. crisp cookies. Source: Mrs. A. H. Pettit, Hartford Grange, Trumbull County, OH Mrs. C. G. Handley, Madison Grange, Licking County, OH Submitted By ROBERT MILES On 10-26-95