Molasses Cookies III

This is my son Ben's favorite cookie. For a tender tangier cookie use buttermilk in place of the milk.

• Calories: 74 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup shortening
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup milk
• ½ cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons honey
• ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• ½ cup wheat germ
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• ½ cup dry milk powder
• ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat shortening ( or butter ) and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg and 3 tablespoons of flour.

Step 2

Sift together remaining flour and other dry ingredients. Mix together the vinegar, water and buttermilk. Add alternately to the molasses mixture and beat batter until it is very smooth.

Step 3

Drop teaspoons of the mixture onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12-15 minutes.