Soft Molasses Cookies

By Caryl

OK, Your cookie jar will be SO empty when you make these. Even better the day after. Very ADDICTIVE !!!!

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup shortening (3/4 cup correct amount)
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (see note below)
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

1 Cream together shortening and brown sugar. 2 Stir in egg and molasses and mix well. 3 Fold in dry ingredients and stir. 4 Cover and chill till firm (1-2 hours). 5 Preheat oven to 350°. 6 Roll dough into small balls and roll in white sugar. 7 Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. 8 Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes. 9 Leave on sheet one minute until set. 10 I changed the amount of salt in here. My original recipe calls for 1 tsp of salt but that may be too much for some. A few people have made it as is (the majority) with no complaints on salt, however a few commented it was too much. I think 1/2 tsp can be used with no alterations to the recipe. I will leave it up to you either way you still WIN !