Yummy, chewy molasses cookies -- just like Grandma used to bake.
Makes 3 dozen
Molasses Sugar Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 c shortening
- 3/4 c margarine
- 1 c sugar
- 1/4 c molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 t baking soda
- 2 c flour
- 1/2 t ground cloves
- 1/2 t ground ginger
- 1 t cinnamon
- 1/2 t salt
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375.
- Melt the shortening and margarine together and let cool.
- Then add the sugar, molasses, and egg.
- Sift the remaining ingredients together and add to the mixture.
- Mix well and chill for 30 minutes.
- Form 1-inch balls, roll in sugar, and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. The cookies will crack while baking.