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Molasses Cookies

Kuelbs familyPrep 75 minCook 8 min

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Shortening
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Molasses
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 2 cups Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Cloves
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Steps

  1. Melt shortening, cool a little bit, add sugar, molasses, and egg. Beat well.
  2. Add flour and spices and salt, mix. Chill for an hour or so.
  3. Form into balls and roll in sugar. Put on cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.