Molasses Cookies A.K.A. Ginger Cookies (Christmas)

Name: Molasses Cookies A.K.A. Ginger Cookies (Christmas)
Yield: 48
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: brown sugar; vegetable shortening; molasses; eggs; baking soda; cloves; nutmeg; cinnamon; ginger; flour; salt

Just in time for Christmas, these delicious cookies made with molasses and brown sugar are full of the holiday spirit.

YIELD

48 servings

PREP

20 min

COOK

10 min

READY

30 min

Ingredients

CUP BROWN SUGAR *

CUP VEGETABLE SHORTENING *

CUP MOLASSES

EACH EGGS
beaten

TEASPOON BAKING SODA
disolved in 1/2 cup water

TEASPOON CLOVES

TEASPOON NUTMEG

TEASPOON CINNAMON

TEASPOON GINGER

CUPS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
unsifted

TEASPOON SALT

Directions

Cream shortening, add sugar gradually, then molasses and beaten egg. Combine baking soda and hot water. Add to the first mixture. Sift together flour, salt, and spices. (May want to sift several times until well blended.) Stir in dry ingredients, and blend thoroughly.

Chill in refrigerator for several hours. Roll out on a well-floured board. (Add more flour if dough is too soft.) Cut into figures. Bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 8 to 10 minutes.

Decorate cookies if desired.