Cookies, Molasses Sugar, Joyce's

By arthurlemay

Ingredients

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

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a medium bowl, sift and blend all dry ingredients.

In a separate bowl, mix the shortening and sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the molasses and egg and blend well.

Add the sugar mixture to the flour mixture and blend until all liquid has been incorporated.

Roll dough to 1/4' thickness. Cut to desired size.

Plce cut cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake in 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes.

Cool in pan, on a wire rack for 10-12 minutes before removing.