Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 c. cane or sorghum molasses
  • 4 c. all-purpose or unbleached flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 4 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ginger

Directions

Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs and molasses. Mix flour, salt, soda and spices. Add to creamed mixture. Roll into walnut-sized balls. If desired, roll balls in granulated sugar. Place the balls on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 F for close to 10 minutes. Makes about three dozen.



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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Meal Master
Submitted By: Shelly
shellack@aol.com
Fine Molasses Cookies