4.4/5
(27 Votes)
Ingredients
- 3/4 C shortening
- 1 C packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 C molasses
- 1/4 t salt
- 2 t baking soda
- 1 t cinnamon
- 1 t ground ginger
- 1 t allspice
- 1 t nutmeg
Preparation
Step 1
Cream together shortening and brown sugar.
Stir in egg and molasses and mix well.
Fold in dry ingredients and stir.
Cover and chill for until firm 1-2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350.
Roll dough into small balls and roll balls in white sugar.
Place coated balls on lightly greased (I use cooking spray) cookie sheet.
Bake for 9-10 minutes.
Allow cookies to set on cookie sheet until set, then transfer to wire rack to finish cooling.