Molasses Cookies IV

I have been using this recipe for 15 years. It is my kids favorite!

• Calories: 404 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• .666 cup molasses

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Stir in the eggs, vanilla and molasses. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt; stir into the molasses mixture. Shape dough into a log 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate overnight.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees c). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.

Step 3

Unwrap cookie dough, and cut into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices. Place on prepared cookie sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.