Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

• •1/3 cup vegetable shortening, softened
• •1/3 cup molasses
• •1/4 cup granulated sugar
• •1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• •1/2 tsp baking soda
• •1/2 tsp ground ginger
• •1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Add the molasses and mix until combined.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, and salt.

4. 4

   Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two batches, stirring until a stiff dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add another tablespoon of flour.

5. 5

   Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Press each ball flat with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.

6. 6

   Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and the tops look dry. They will be soft — that is correct. They firm up as they cool.

7. 7

   Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.