Soft Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (see note below)
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

1. 1

   Cream together shortening and brown sugar.

2. 2

   Stir in egg and molasses and mix well.

3. 3

   Fold in dry ingredients and stir.

4. 4

   Cover and chill till firm (1-2 hours).

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 350°.

6. 6

   Roll dough into small balls and roll in white sugar.

7. 7

   Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.

8. 8

   Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes.

9. 9

   Leave on sheet one minute until set.

10. 10

    I changed the amount of salt in here. My original recipe calls for 1 tsp of salt but that may be too much for some. A few people have made it as is (the majority) with no complaints on salt, however a few commented it was too much. I think 1/2 tsp can be used with no alterations to the recipe. I will leave it up to you either way you still WIN !