Ginger Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 Tbsp. molasses
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 egg
- 2 cups flour
- 3 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ginger
- 1/2 tsp. cloves
Directions
Grease a cookie sheet. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Add the molasses, salt, and egg and blend well. In a separate bowl, sift together the dry ingredients. Blend into the creamed mixture. Shape the dough into small balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake in 350 degree F oven for 10-12 minutes. Makes about 6 dozen.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Ginger Cookies
Love these great, old-fashioned cookies. Love the molasses flavor.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. ginger
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
Directions:
Heat shortening and sugar. Cool. Add beaten egg and molasses. Stir in dry ingredients. Mix well. Refrigerate dough. Roll into balls; dip in sugar and place on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F until light brown, about 10-12 minutes.
Servings:
about 3-4 dozen cookies
Prep Time:
15-20 Minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 Minutes
By Robin from Washington, IA
Shared on: 02/07/2012
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