Molasses Cookies

Total Time: 6 hrs 39 mins Preparation Time: 6 hrs 30 mins Cook Time: 9 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon clove
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

• 1 in a saucepan, bring molasses to a boil. add baking soda and vinegar. blend well and let cool.
• 2 add shortening, brown sugar, egg and dry ingredients sifted together.
• 3 roll into a log in wax paper and chill for at least 5-6 hours.
• 4 remove from refrigerator, and slice thinly. place on cookie sheets and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 6-9 minutes or just until done.
• 5 ***note: baking time may vary based on how thick/thin you rolled the log and how thinly you sliced your cookies.