Crispy molasses cookies

15 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupMolasses
½cupShortening
2teaspoonsBaking soda
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonGinger
cupFlour
1teaspoonBaking powder

Directions

Heat the molasses until it becomes runny.Remove from heat and add the ½ cup shortening,baking soda and beat until it is foamy.Add the flour,baking powder,salt and ginger.Mix well.Chill the mixture and roll out thin.Cut out cookies using a glass drenched in flour and arrange on a cookie sheet. Bake at 375F for 10 minutes .Check cookies at 5 minutes.