Molasses Cookies
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup light molasses
2 1/2 cup flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground clovesRecipe
Preheat oven to 350 deg.
Cream together shortening and brown sugar.Stir in egg and molasses and mix well.Fold in dry ingredients and stir.Cover and chill until firm (i-2 hours).Roll dough into small balls and roll into white sugar.Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.Bake 9 to 10 minutes.Leave on cookie sheet one minute until set.
Note:
I use a melon baller to make the balls.Works great for me.