Ingrients & Directions
3/4 c SHORTENING
1 c SUGAR
1/4 c MOLASSES
1 ea EGG, BEATEN
2 c FLOUR
2 ts BAKING SODA
1/2 ts GROUND CLOVES
1/2 ts GROUND GINGER
1 ts CINNAMON
1/2 ts SALT
IN A SAUCEPAN OVER LOW HEAT, MELT SHORTENING. COOL. BEAT IN SUGAR,
MOLASSES, AND EGG UNTIL WELL COMBINED. SIFT TOGETHER FLOUR, BAKING
SODA, CLOVES, GINGER, CINNAMON AND SALT. ADD TO MOLASSES MIXTURE. MIX
WELL AND CHILL. ROLL TO 1/4 INCH THICKNESS. CUT WITH YOUR FAVORITE
COOKIE CUTTER. PLACE ON GREASED COOKIE SHEET ABOUT 2 INCHES APART.
BAKE AT 375 DEG F. FOR 8 TO 10 MINUTES.
Yields
24 Servings