What is the aroma wafting from Our Scented Cottage today you ask? It is the sweet smell of molasses and spices wafting amongst the very crevices of our abode. Dark, delicious and moist, these molasses cookies are delectable with milk, tea or coffee. They are best if not overbaked so they are still chewy even after cooling. These cookies freeze well and warm up nicely in the microwave.
Molasses Cookies
3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup molasses
2 1/2 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsps baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
granulated sugar for rolling cookies
In a mixing bowl mix shortening and light brown sugar. (an electric mixer works best) Beat in egg and molasses until well blended.
Add flour, salt, baking soda and spices. Stir until well blended. Chill for 1 hr or until firm. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease baking sheet. Shape dough into small balls about 3/4 inch in diameter and roll in granulated sugar. Place on baking sheet leaving 1-2 inches between each cookie. Bake 8-12 minutes or until set. Cool. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
*I like to put vanilla ice cream between 2 of these and make ice cream sandwiches. I wrap them in saran wrap or waxed paper and freeze. They are wonderful!!
