Molasses Sugar Cookies Recipe

• 3/4 c. shortening
• 1 c. sugar
• 1/4 c. dark molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 c. sifted flour
• 2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon grnd cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon grnd ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Granulated sugar to roll cookie balls in

1. In large bowl, cream together shortening and 1 c. sugar.
2. Add in molasses and egg.
3. Beat till well blended.
4. Sift together flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt.
5. Add in to molasses mix; mix well.
6. Cover and chill.
7. Form into 1 inch balls; roll each in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheets 2 inches apart.
8. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 min or possibly till golden.
9. Let stand for one minute; remove cookies to wire rack and cold.
10. Makes 4 dozen.

shortening, sugar, dark molasses, egg, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, grnd ginger, salt, sugar

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/molasses-sugar-cookies-5806 (may not work)