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Crisp Rolled Molasses Cookies




Source of Recipe


Southern Living Magazine, May 1974


List of Ingredients




1 c Shortening
1 c Sugar
2 ts Ginger, ground
1/2 ts Salt
1 Egg; beaten
1 ts Soda
1 c Molasses, dark
2 1/2 c Flour, all-purpose; divided



Recipe



Cream shortening, sugar, ginger, and salt. Add egg; mix well. Combine soda and molasses; stir well until frothy, and add to creamed mixture. Add 2 cups flour; turn onto a floured board and add enough of the remaining flour to make a dough that can be rolled.
Using a small amount of dough at a time, roll to 1/8" thickness; cut with a floured 3" cutter. Place on greased baking sheets; bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. These cookies keep well in a covered container.

YIELD: 4 Dozen