Grandma's Molasses Cookies

by Denise Velasco

Prep time: 1:15 Overall time: 3:00

Servings: 2 dozen

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup shortening or unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix together all dry ingredients (not including sugar). Then set aside. Cream together all other ingredients (including sugar). Slowly add dry ingredients. Mix until fluffy. Chill in refrigerator for about 1 hour. Lightly spray a baking sheet with oil or non-stick spray. Roll into 1-inch balls, then roll in sugar before putting them on the baking sheet. After they're on the baking sheet, lightly sprinkle water on them for a nice crackle finish. Bake at 375°F for 8 minutes.

CHEF COMMENTS

I recommend using stoneware to bake the cookies on but it's not necessary.
This is the recipe that my grandmother and I used to make for the holidays.
My husband loves this recipe!

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