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favorite molasses cookies

Ingredients For favorite molasses cookies

  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 2 tsp
    ginger
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 3 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1
    egg
  • 3/4 c
    warm water
  • 3 Tbsp
    dark molasses
  • 1 c
    dark molasses
  • 1 c
    shortening
  • 1 tsp
    cloves

How To Make favorite molasses cookies

  • 1
    Add baking soda to water.
  • 2
    Cream sugar and shortening, add molasses, then water, egg and remaining ingredients.
  • 3
    Add enough flour to make a nice thick dough.
  • 4
    Chill several hours or overnight.
  • 5
    Roll out and cut into 3\" rounds.
  • 6
    Bake at 400 for 8 minutes or until done and then sprinkle with sugar.

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