Grandma's Molasses Cookies

Time

prep 1:15       total 3:00

Yield

2 to 3 dozen

Ingredients

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.

Author's 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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1 Recipe Reviews

tracey henley

tracey henley reviewed Grandma's Molasses Cookies on January 3, 2003

Altho I didn't submit this recipe, this is the same recipe I grew up with, and its by far and away the one I get requests for most often. These cookies are AWESOME.