Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Molasses Crinkles

I figured a cold January day was a good time for a molasses recipe.  This recipe was written in Mom's handwriting, but she didn't include any instructions...not even the baking temperature!  I followed my cookie making instincts and they turned out really good.

2/3 c. shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cup flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger

Cream together shortening, sugar, egg & molasses.   Stir in all of the dry ingredients.  Shape into balls and then roll them in sugar.  Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 to 12 mintues, or until they "crinkle".

2 comments:

  1. They are soft right out of the oven, but get slightly crispy as they cool, but not as crunchy as a gingersnap. Store them in an air tight container.

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