Molasses Sugar Cookies

By arthurlemay

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups King Arthur flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a double boiler, over low heat, melt the shortening and sugar. Remove from heat and add the molasses and egg and blend well. Sift all dry ingredient together, then slowly add to the molasses mixture until well blended. Prepare a large baking sheet by covering with parchment paper or silicon sheet. Drop teaspoon sized portions of the cookie mixture onto the baking pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove baking pan from oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes before removing the cookies.