These cookies are great. Just like your grandmother used to make, chewy and delicious. They are especially good if you put a light frosting on them. Mmmmmmm.
Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies
1/8 t. Salt
1 C. Sugar
1 C. Shortening
2 Eggs
1 C. Molasses
1 t. Cinnamon
1/2 t. Nutmeg; ground
1/2 t. Cloves; ground
2 t. Baking soda
1 C. Water boiling
1 t. Baking powder
5 C. Flour
Sift the flour, spices and baking powder. Cream the shortening with the sugar, then add the eggs and beat well. Add the water and enough flour to make a soft dough.
Drop by teaspoonful on a greased cookie sheet, sprinkle with sugar and bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
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