Molasses And Spice Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon grnd ginger
• 1 teaspoon grnd cloves
• 1 teaspoon grnd cinnamon
• 3/4 c. vegetable shortening
• melted
• 1 c. granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• beaten
• 1/4 c. molasses

Instructions

1. Sift the flour, baking soda, and spices together.
2. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cold melted shortening.
4. Add in sugar, salt, egg, and molasses.
5. Add in sifted dry ingredients.
6. Heat till well blended.
7. Form into walnut-sized balls, place on ungreased cookie sheets, and flatten with the back of a fork.
8. Bake for 10 min at 375 degrees.
9. Cold cookies on wire racks.
10. Makes about 48.
11. Great for kindergarten snack!