A recipe for Spice Cookies. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Spice Cookies shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
1/4 c. Shortening1/4 c. Brown sugar
1/3 c. Molasses
1/4 Tsp. Baking soda
1/2 Tsp. Salt
1/4 Tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 Tsp. Cloves
1/4 Tsp. Ginger
1 pinch Nutmeg
1 pinch Allspice
1 1/4 c. Flour
Directions
Beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar and beat till well blended. Add molasses and beat again for a few seconds. Stir in the dry ingredients and spices in order, ensuring that they are well blended after each addition. Add flour a little at a time. Mix thoroughly. Roll out dough till paper thin, you can do this in several batches. Cut with cookie cutters and place on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes at 375F. Makes 60. Posted by Mark Satterly in Intercook
