molasses cookies aka mule muffins

How To Make molasses cookies aka mule muffins

• 1

  Heat molasses to boiling and remove from heat.
• 2

  Mix in margarine or shortening and soda.
• 3

  Sift flour, baking powder, salt and ginger together and mix in.
• 4

  Chill dough well.
• 5

  Roll these out thin (1/16-1/8")and cut out to desired shape. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 5-7 minutes. Overcooking can result in a slight bitter flavor, but they get eaten just the same.
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