Old Fashioned Soft Molasses Cookies

There’s nothing like the smell of freshly baked cookies wafting through the house. And when those cookies are old-fashioned soft molasses cookies, it’s impossible to resist their inviting aroma. So if you’re looking for a festive treat that’s sure to please, give these old-fashioned soft molasses cookies a try.

INGREDIENTS:

2 ½ c All purpose flour

¾ c Shortening

¼ tsp Salt

½ tsp Nutmeg

½ c Molasses

1 tsp Ground ginger

1 Egg, Large

2 tsp Baking soda

¾ c Packed brown sugar

1 tsp Cinnamon

Granulated sugar for rolling the cookies

DIRECTIONS:

In a mixing bowl, sift together the baking soda, spices, flour and salt.

Blend together the shortening sugar, egg and molasses in a separate bowl.

Beat the dry ingredients into the wet.

Place the batter into the fridge to chill for 1 hour.

Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Form the dough into 24 evenly sized balls, and roll in granulated sugar.

Place the rolled cookies onto the baking sheet and bake for 8-12 minutes.

Allow the cookies to cool before serving.

Nutrition