dessert recipes

Molasses Cookies


cookies, desserts

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup molasses
3 teaspoon baking soda
2 each eggs
3 cup flour
2 tablespoon warm water
2 teaspoon ginger
2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 single salt as desired

Put baking soda in molasses and beat until it foams. Mix all the ingredients well and let stand overnight. Rollout and bake at 350 for 12 to 15 minutes. This receipe is from my Barbour's New Brunswick Cookbook.