Molasses Sugar Cookies

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

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup shortening
2 cup sugar
1/2 cup light molasses
2 eggs
4 cups flour

4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon ginger
1 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 96 cookies.

From Brer Rabbit Molasses label

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