Molasses Cookies

By dkosik

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 c. flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. ginger
• 1 c. molasses
• 2 tsp. soda
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. butter or shortening

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Sift flour and measure, add baking powder, ginger and salt and sift again. Heat molasses; remove from fire. Add shortening and soda; add flour gradually. Chill. Roll very thin on slightly floured board. Cut with floured cookie cutter. Bake in a moderate 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. Remove from pany carefully; cool. Store in a stone jar.