Molasses Cookies - December 9, 2012

This is my great grandmother's recipe for molasses cookies. I have fond memories of my grandma making these cookies and serving them with a big glass of milk. Warning: you'll never make them as good as my grandma's have. :)

Molasses Cookies

Ingredients:
3/4 c. shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg (beaten)
4 Tbsp molasses
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp salt

Directions:
Mix all wet ingredients together, set aside. Combine dry ingredients and add to wet ingredients. Mix well. Roll into 1" balls and dip in sugar. Place dough balls sugar side up on parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for about 8-10 minutes. My dad gave me this recipe when I got married and he wrote "you will have to sort of test them - they don't need much baking"... so keep an eye on them so they don't over bake. 

Husband Review:

Ok, this isn't going to be a husband review... this is strictly a "me review". These cookies hold such a special place in my heart. Of course my cookies will never measure up to the cookies my grandma or great-grandma made even if I follow the recipe to a T, because I'm not them. These cookies are definitely on my top 5 list close to the top. Give them a try. :)