Holiday Favorites- Ginger-Molasses Cookies

Ginger-Molasses Cookies

Preheat oven 350*

Bake time 8 mins

Start-finish/total time: 1 1/2 hrs.

Difficulty - Med. Easy

Ingredients

-3/4 c. shortening

-1 c. granulated sugar

-1 egg

-1/4 c. molasses

-2 c. flour

-2 t. baking soda

-1/4 t. salt

-2 t. ground ginger

-1 t. cinnamon (if possible, freshly grated)

-1 t. cloves

-1/4 c. granulated sugar (for rolling on as topping)

Directions

1. Cream together shortening and sugar

2. Beat eggs into molasses

3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and spices

4. Blend until well creamed

5. Shape into small balls, and roll in sugar

6. Place onto a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper

7. Bake (350*, for about 8), share and enjoy this Holiday cookie!