SOFT MOLASSES COOKIES

By stepjo7269

Osterizer Spin Cookery Blender Cookbook p. 31

Ingredients

• Directions:
• 2 ½ cups sifted flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1 cup soft shortening
• ½ cup light molasses
• ½ cup milk
• ½ teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• ½ teaspoon cloves
• Raisins for topping
• ●Sift flour, baking powder, soda, and salt together into a large bowl.
• ●Cream shortening and sugar; add molasses, spices and egg.
• ●Add flour and milk alternately to cream mixture; add flavoring.
• ●Chill for 1 hour.
• ●Heat oven to 375 degrees.
• ●Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets; top each with a raisin.
• ●Bake 12 to 15 minutes

Preparation

Step 1

Good warm or cold.