Molasses Cookies from Grandma

Serves 8

Ingredients

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  • 3 cup Flour
  • 2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Cloves
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Allspice
  • ½ teaspoon Ginger
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
  • ¾ cup Shortening
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 cup Molasses
  • ½ cup Milk

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, baking soda and spices together.
  2. Cream shortening and sugar and add egg, molasses and milk.
  3. Roll into balls and place on cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake at 350° for about 10 minutes.

Tips

Make sure all dairy ingredients are well-chilled for best results. Always preheat your oven and check for doneness a few minutes before the suggested baking time.

Cookies Baked