Molasses Spice Cookies
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine
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Molasses Spice Cookies
Yield: Makes about 6 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
1
cup granulated sugar
3/4
cup shortening
1/4
cup molasses
1
egg, beaten
2
cups all-purpose flour
2
teaspoons baking soda
1
teaspoon ground ginger
1
teaspoon ground cinnamon
1
teaspoon ground cloves
1/4
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon dry mustard
1/2
cup granulated brown sugar or granulated sugar
Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheets; set aside.
2.
Beat granulated sugar and shortening about 5 minutes in large bowl until light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg; beat until fluffy.
3.
Combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt and mustard in medium bowl. Add to shortening mixture; beat until just blended.
4.
Place brown sugar in shallow dish. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar to coat. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cookies stand on cookie sheets 2 minutes. Remove cookies to wire racks; cool completely.
Helpful Hint:
Looking for something different to take to all your holiday gatherings? Decorate a metal tin with rubber stamps for a crafty look and fill it with Molasses Spice Cookies and an assortment of uniquely flavored teas. Perfect for a twist on your traditional hostess gift.
This recipe appears in: Ginger & Spice