Yield: 40 servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
¼ cup | Molasses |
½ cup | Shortening |
¾ cup | Dark-brown sugar |
1 \N | Egg |
¼ teaspoon | Ground ginger |
¼ teaspoon | Ground cloves |
1 cup | Flour |
½ teaspoon | Salt |
½ teaspoon | Baking soda |
¼ teaspoon | Cinnamon |
¼ teaspoon | Nutmeg |
OPTIONAL SPICES
PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 350F. Mix the molasses, shortening, brown sugar and egg in a bowl, combining well. Mix the flour, salt and baking soda together, add to the first mixture and blend thoroughly. Arrange by teaspoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheets, about 1 inch apart, and bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned.
FOR SPICED MOLASSES COOKIES: Add ground ginger, ground cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the flour mixture.