Crisp Rolled Molasses Cookiescookies, desserts 1 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoon ginger, ground 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg; beaten 1 teaspoon soda 1 cup molasses, dark 2 1/2 cup flour, all-purpose; divided Cream shortening, sugar, ginger, and salt. Add egg; mix well. Combine soda and molasses; stir well until frothy, and add to creamed mixture. Add 2 cups flour; turn onto a floured board and add enough of the remaining flour to make a dough that can be rolled. Using a small amount of dough at a time, roll to 1/8" thickness; cut with a floured 3" cutter. Place on greased baking sheets; bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. These cookies keep well in a covered container. SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, May 1974. Typos by Nancy Coleman. |
