Mom's School Molasses Cookies Recipe

• 2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. molasses
• 1 tbsp. vinegar and sufficient sweet lowfat milk to make 1/2 c.
• 1 egg

1. Sift flour, soda, salt and spices together.
2. Cream shortening till fluffy.
3. Add in egg and beat well.
4. Beat in molasses.
5. Combine vinegar and lowfat milk; add in alternately with dry ingredients and stir till well blended.
6. Chill.
7. Roll about 1/4 inch thick on floured board.
8. Cut into desired shapes.
9. Bake on cookie sheet at 375 degrees for about 12 min.

flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, shortening, sugar, molasses, vinegar, egg

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/mom-s-school-molasses-cookies-7490 (may not work)