GINGERBREAD COOKIES

By Nicky

Ingredients

• 1 c. dark molasses
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 1 c. shortening
• 1 tbsp. baking soda
• 4 1/2 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ginger
• 1 well beated egg.

Preparation

Step 1

Combine molasses, sugar, shortening and baking soda in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil slowly for 5 minutes and cool thoroughly. Mix flour, salt and spices. Add egg to molasses and into dry ingredients. Roll 1/4" thick. cut cookies. Bake 370 F for 8 - 10 minutes.