Crisp Molasses Cookies

By á-1009

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup additional sugar to roll in
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 cup AP flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. cloves
• 1/2 tsp. ginger
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Step 1

Cream shortening, add sugar and cream together. Add egg and molasses, beat well. Sift flour and spices, add to shortening mix. Mix well. Chill. Form into 1 inch balls, roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheet, 2" apart. Bake at 375 for 8-10 min.