Molasses Sugar Cookies

I got this recipe from a neighbor in the 1970’s. The cookies may spread a little so wait awhile to remove to cool.

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 3 dozen cookies

Prep Time: 15 minutes   Cook Time: 8-10 minutes  

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
1 cup sugar
2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
sugar for rolling

Directions

Melt shortening in microwave. Add sugar, egg and molasses.

Sift together dry ingredients and add to shortening mixture. Stir well.

Roll into walnut sized balls and roll in sugar. Place on cookie sheet about 2″ apart.

Bake at 375° for 8 – 10 minutes.

Categories: Cookies & Bars, Holiday, Old-Fashioned

Submitted by: ohiomom on March 9, 2011