A recipe for Molasses Cookies I. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Molasses Cookies I shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
1/4 c. Molasses1/2 c. Shortening
3/4 c. Dark-brown sugar
1 Egg
1 c. Flour
1/2 Tsp. Salt
1/2 Tsp. Baking soda
OPTIONAL SPICES: 1/4 Tsp. Ground ginger
1/4 Tsp. Ground cloves
1/4 Tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 Tsp. Nutmeg
Directions
PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 350F. Mix the molasses, shortening, brown sugar and egg in a bowl, combining well. Mix the flour, salt and baking soda together, add to the first mixture and blend thoroughly. Arrange by teaspoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheets, about 1 inch apart, and bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned. FOR SPICED MOLASSES COOKIES: Add ground ginger, ground cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the flour mixture.
