Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

• •3/4 cup vegetable shortening
• •1 cup granulated sugar
• •1 egg large egg
• •1/4 cup molasses
• •2 cups all-purpose flour
• •2 teaspoons baking soda
• •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• •1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• •1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• •1/4 teaspoon salt
• •2 tablespoons granulated sugar for rolling

Directions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream together shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
2. 2Beat in egg and molasses until well combined.
3. 3In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
4. 4Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat with sugar for rolling.
5. 5Place cookies 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet.
6. 6Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
7. 7Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

💡 Molasses makes cookies dark before they are overbaked. Judge doneness from set edges and a soft centre rather than waiting for deep browning.

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