Gamma's Molasses Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- (add an extra pinch/sprinkle of cinnamon and clove)
Preparation
Beat shortening, brown sugar, molasses, and egg in large bowl until blended; mix in remaining ingredients.
Refrigerate dough 2 to 3 hours.
Roll dough on floured surface to 1/4" thickness; cut into decorative shapes with 2 to 3 inch cookie cutters.
Bake on greased and lightly flour dusted cookie sheets until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
Lightly sprinkle with white sugar while hot and cool on wire racks.