Brer Rabbit molasses cookies
Source of Recipe
San Jose Mercury News
List of Ingredients
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
Recipe
Melt shortening in a 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and let cool. Add sugar, molasses and egg. Beat well. Sift together rest of the ingredients and add to molasses mixture. Mix well and chill.
Form into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand 1 minute. Remove to wire rack to cool.