SOFT MOLASSES COOKIES

SOFT MOLASSES COOKIES

Yields 40-42

             Bake in Oven @ 350 for 9-10 minutes

• 3/4 cup shortening/butter/margarine
• 1 cup packed brown sugar 
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup molasses  
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt   
• 2 teaspoons baking soda   
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon   
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger    
• 1 teaspoon allspice    
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg    

Directions

1.      Cream together shortening and brown sugar.

2.      Stir in egg and molasses and mix well.

3.      Fold in dry ingredients and stir.

4.      Cover and chill till firm (1-2 hours).

5.      Preheat oven to 350°.

6.      Roll dough into small balls and roll in white sugar.

7.      Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.

8.      Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes.

9.      Leave on sheet one minute until set.