Ginger Cookies
aka Molasses Sugar Cookies. Scroll for original recipe.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups sugar
1½ cup shortening, melted & cooled 🧈
½ cup molasses
2 egg
4 cups AP flour
4 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground clove
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp salt
granulated sugar
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, fully mix sugar, melted shortening (or butter), molasses, and egg
Combine dry ingredients in separate bowl, then stir into wet ingredients—mixing well
Refrigerate about 1 hour
Set oven to 375º
Form refrigerated dough into 1” balls, roll in granulated sugar, and place on greased cookie sheet (2” apart)
Bake 7–8 min