Molasses Cookies II

Soft, easy molasses cookies. Great for kids to help make!

• Calories: 216 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.75 cup shortening
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 cup light molasses

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Cream together shortening and brown sugar. Stir in egg and molasses and mix well. Fold in dry ingredients and stir. Cover and chill until firm (1 - 2 hours).

Step 3

Roll dough into small balls (I use a small melon baller to help with this) and roll in white sugar. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets.

Step 4

Bake 9 - 10 minutes. Leave on cookie sheet one minute until set.