Virginia’s Molasses Cookies

 

Ingredients

• ¾ cup shortening (1 stick margarine + ½ stick butter works well)

• 1 cup sugar

• ¼ cup heaping molasses

• 1 large egg

• 2 teaspoons baking soda

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

• ¾ teaspoon ground cloves

• ½ teaspoon ground ginger

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Cream together the shortening and sugar in a large bowl.

2. Add the molasses and mix well.

3. Beat in the egg until smooth.

4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.

6. Form dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in sugar.

7. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a juice glass dipped in sugar and place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.

8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes, until set but still soft.

9. Remove immediately to cool on paper towels or wire racks.