Soft Molasses Cookies

Christa Lydiksen

Cream together:
2 eggs
2 C brown sugar
1 1/2 C shortening or margarine
1/2 C molasses

Sift together and add:
4 1/2 C flour
4 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cloves
2 tsp ginger
2 tsp cinnamon

Roll into small balls and dip in sugar. It may help to refrigerate the dough for a few minutes otherwise it may be sticky.
Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes, just until golden, Over-baking makes them crispy. Print Recipe