Rolled Molasses Sugar Cookies

The trick to getting 'chewy' cookies is to bake them the minimum time necessary and then cool them directly on a surface (i.e. - counter, table, etc). Don't cool them on a rack! You can also store them with a slice of apple.

• Calories: 71 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ¼ cup molasses
• ¾ cup melted shortening

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, blend the shortening, sugar, molasses and egg. Add the baking soda, flour, clove, ginger, cinnamon and salt; mix well.

Step 3

Form into 1 inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.

Step 4

Place on cookie sheets 2 inches apart and bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool on a flat surface.