Ingredients:
3/4 cup shortening
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp nutmeg
Directions:
1. Mix together shortening and brown sugar. The mixture should get a little creamy.
2. Stir in the egg and molasses.
3. Mix all dry ingredients in separate bowl and fold into the wet mixture.
4. Cover the dough and chill for 1-2 hours or until firm.
5. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
6. Roll dough into small golf balls and then roll in white sugar.
7. Place dough balls on a lightly oiled/greased baking sheet 1/2-1 inch apart.
8. Bake for 9-10 minutes. Remove and let sit for 1minute and then transfer to a cooling rack or if you're like me, you can just spread some paper towels on the counter and let them cool there.
This recipe will make about 3.5 dozen cookies. Yum! You'll have plenty to enjoy, but lots of extra to share with friends, co-workers, and maybe your significant other...maybe. ;) Molasses cookies are best enjoyed in the evening, while wrapped in a cozy blanket, with the fireplace lit (or some fall/winter smelling candle), and a cup of something hot, like hot cocoa or apple cider.
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