Molasses Cookies

Molasses Cookies photo
Makes 3 dozen
JanetJanet Spaulding

These are Lauren’s favorite cookies.

ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup dark molasses
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons water, as needed

directions

  • 1

    Cream together shortening, egg, sugar, brown sugar and molasses. Mix the remaining ingredients and add to the creamed mixture. Shape into balls and roll in sugar. Place on greased cookie sheets.

  • 2

    Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

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