Molasses Cookies IV recipe

2 servings

2 cups white sugar

1 cup shortening

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2/3 cup molasses

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon salt

In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar.

Stir in the eggs, vanilla and molasses.

Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt; stir into the molasses mixture.

Shape dough into a log 2 inches in diameter.

Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees c).

Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.

Unwrap cookie dough, and cut into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices.

Place on prepared cookie sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven.

Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.