INGREDIENTS
1
cup granulated sugar
3/4
cup shortening
1/4
cup molasses
1
egg, beaten
2
cups all-purpose flour
2
teaspoons baking soda
1
teaspoon ground ginger
1
teaspoon ground cinnamon
1
teaspoon ground cloves
1/4
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon dry mustard
1/2
cup granulated brown sugar or granulated sugar
PREPARATION:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheets; set aside.
- Beat granulated sugar and shortening about 5 minutes in large bowl until light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg; beat until fluffy.
- Combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt and mustard in medium bowl. Add to shortening mixture; beat until just blended.
- Place brown sugar in shallow dish. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar to coat. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cookies stand on cookie sheets 2 minutes. Remove cookies to wire racks; cool completely.
Helpful Hint
Looking for something different to take to all your holiday gatherings? Decorate a metal tin with rubber stamps for a crafty look and fill it with Molasses Spice Cookies and an assortment of uniquely flavored teas. Perfect for a twist on your traditional hostess gift.
This recipe appears in:
Ginger & Spice
