Favorite molasses cookies

60 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupSugar
1cupShortening
1cupMolasses dark; plus
3tablespoonsMolasses dark warm water
1Egg
3teaspoonsBaking soda;add to water
1teaspoonSalt
2teaspoonsGinger
2teaspoonsCinnamon
1teaspoonCloves

Directions

Cream sugar and shortening, add molasses, then water, egg and remaining ingredients. Add enough flour to make a nice thick dough.

Chill several hours or overnite. Roll out and cut into 3" rounds.

Bake at 400 for 8 min. or till done. Sprinkle with sugar. Lorna Brown, Prodigy Food & Wine Board