Crisp rolled molasses cookies
4 dozen
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup | Shortening |
| 1 | cup | Sugar |
| 2 | teaspoons | Ginger, ground |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 | Egg; beaten | |
| 1 | teaspoon | Soda |
| 1 | cup | Molasses, dark |
| 2½ | cup | Flour, all-purpose; divided |
Directions
Cream shortening, sugar, ginger, and salt. Add egg; mix well.
Combine soda and molasses; stir well until frothy, and add to creamed mixture. Add 2 cups flour; turn onto a floured board and add enough of the remaining flour to make a dough that can be rolled.
Using a small amount of dough at a time, roll to ⅛" thickness; cut with a floured 3" cutter. Place on greased baking sheets; bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. These cookies keep well in a covered container.
SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, May 1974. Typos by Nancy Coleman.
Submitted By NANCY COLEMAN On 03-04-95