Molasses Sugar Cookies

Makes 1 batch - for recipe for 2 batches, click here

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup light molasses
1 egg
2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

In large bowl cream together shortening & sugar. Add molasses & egg. Beat well.

Mix together flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, & salt. Add to first mixture & mix well. Cover & chill.

Form into 1 inch balls. Roll each in granulated sugar & place on greased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.

Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes.

Makes about 48 cookies.

From Brer Rabbit Molasses label

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