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small, round molasses spice cookies on a red and green napkin

Molasses Spice Cookies

All the flavor of a good gingerbread person, but contained in a chewy, bite sized package!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp cloves
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350℉
  2. Melt shortening in medium saucepan.
  3. Add sugar and molasses and stir.
  4. Cool, then add egg and beat well.
  5. Add dry ingredients.
  6. Shape into balls and roll in extra sugar. Place on uncreased cookie sheet - do not flatten.
  7. Bake at 350℉ for 8-10 minutes.
  8. Cool completely on a wire rack before storing.