Molasses Cookies

Molasses Cookies

Dessert | 🇺🇸 | by Shar


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Steps

  1. Cream shortening and 1 cup sugar. Beat in the egg, molasses, mil and vanilla.
  2. Combine dry ingredients and gradually add to creamed mixture.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. Roll into 1 ¼ inch balls, then roll into remaining sugar.  Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 10-14 minutes or until tops crack and edges are slightly firm.
  6. Remove to wire rack to cool.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 c shortening
  • 1.25 c sugar, divided
  • 1 egg
  • 0.25 c molasses
  • 2 T milk
  • 1 t vanilla
  • 2.5 cup flour
  • 1.5 t baking soda
  • 1 t cinnamon
  • 0.75 t salt
  • 0.75 t nutmeg