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Sugar: Molasses-Sugar Cookies

Source of Recipe

Teri Lawrence


List of Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt


Recipe

Preheat oven to 375ºF. Melt shortening over low heat. Remove from heat and cool. When cool, add sugar, molasses, and egg; beat well. Set aside. Sift together soda, flour, spices, and salt. Add to shortening mixture. Mix well and chill. When chilled, form into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar and place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake in oven for 8-10 minutes until cookies are lightly brown and "cracked" looking.