Soft Molasses Cookies

Vegetarian prep30 mins total time40 mins servings42 addedOctober 2015

• ¾ cups butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup molasses
• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg

1. Cream together shortening and brown sugar.
2. Stir in egg and molasses and mix well.
3. Fold in dry ingredients and stir.
4. Cover and chill till firm (1-2 hours).
5. Preheat oven to 350°F.
6. Roll dough into small balls and roll in white sugar.
7. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
8. Bake at 350°F for 9-10 minutes.
9. Leave on sheet one minute until set.