Soft molasses cookies

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupSugar
1cupShortening
1Egg
1cupMolasses
1cupSour milk or buttermilk
4½cupFlour
3tablespoonsFlour
4teaspoonsBaking soda
2½teaspoonGinger

Directions

Mix sugar, shortening, egg and molasses in bowl. Then mix flour, soda, salt and ginger together. Add milk & flour one after another; blend together. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake 7 minutes in 350F. This recipe is from my grandmother in Nova Scotia's recipe box.