Michelle’s Good Morning Molasses Cookies!

Oh my goodness the aroma in here…..and the taste of these spice infused, soft, crinkly-beautiful cookies…….well, I’ll let you decide how good they are!  Enjoy!

 

 








Yield: 42


Ingredients:

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup molasses
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions:


1.  In medium bowl, Cream together shortening and brown sugar.

2.  Stir in egg and molasses and mix well.

3.  Fold in dry ingredients and stir.

4.  Cover and chill till firm (1-2 hours).

5.  Preheat oven to 350°.

6.  Roll dough into small balls and roll in white sugar.

7.  Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.

8.  Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes.

9.  Leave on sheet one minute until set.

 
Remember.............always have FUN in your kitchen!

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