Molasses Cookies Recipe
Do not fear when you have to impress a crowd. This Molasses Cookies recipe is a lifesaver. It is most popularly enjoyed as a Snack. In my estimation, if one calls oneself a good cook, one ought to have a personal recipe of Molasses Cookies, just like I do.
Ingredients
1 cupful shortening
1 teaspoonful salt
1 cupful brown sugar
1 teaspoonful ginger
1 cupful molasses
1 teaspoonful cinnamon
1 cupful sour milk
1 tablespoonful vinegar
2 teaspoonful soda
5 cupful pastry flour (about)
Directions
Cream the shortening and blend with the brown sugar; add the molasses and sour milk.
Sift together 3 cups, of flour with soda, salt and spices.
Add to first mixture together with vinegar.
Add the rest of flour, taking care to keep the dough soft.
Chill 3 to 4 hrs. or overnight.
Roll medium thin and cut in desired shapes, or shape dough before chilling and slice.
Bake on greased baking sheets in a moderate oven of 350° F. for 15 min.
Sift together 3 cups, of flour with soda, salt and spices.
Add to first mixture together with vinegar.
Add the rest of flour, taking care to keep the dough soft.
Chill 3 to 4 hrs. or overnight.
Roll medium thin and cut in desired shapes, or shape dough before chilling and slice.
Bake on greased baking sheets in a moderate oven of 350° F. for 15 min.
