Sunday, August 10, 2008

Molasses Sugar Cookies

These cookies are delicious and easy. As an added bonus they look beautiful.

3/4 c shortning
1/4 c molasses
2 t baking soda
1/2 t cloves
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t ginger
1/2 t salt
1 c sugar
2 c sifted flour

Melt shortening over low heat. Cool. Add sugar, molasses, and egg to the shortening and beat well. Sift all dry ingredients and add them to the sugar mixture. Mix well. Chill the dough.

After the dough has cooled form into 1 inch balls and roll in sugar. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350. After 5 minutes, take out and hit pan to flatten cookies, and bake for the remainder of time.

1 comment:

Deirdre said...

Mmmmm, so tasty! Thanks for posting this recipe.