Easy Molasses Cookies Recipe

• 1 c. shortening
• 1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 egg
• 1 c. molasses
• 1/4 c. hot water
• 2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 c. plain flour, sift before measuring
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Cream shortening with sugar and egg.
2. Add in molasses and beat well.
3. Dissolve soda in water and vanilla.
4. Add in liquid mix.
5. Fold in flour and chill till chilled through.
6. Healthy pinch off small bits of dough and roll into balls.
7. Place on greased cookie sheet.
8. Press down with fork and sprinkle top with white sugar.
9. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 min.
10. Makes 4 to 5 dozen.

shortening, brown sugar, egg, molasses, hot water, baking soda, vanilla, flour, salt

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/easy-molasses-cookies-6701 (may not work)