Molasses Drop Cookies

Submitted by Boies

"No rolling out, just drop & bake. Makes lots and they freeze very well."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 48 cookies
• Serves: 48

ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup molasses
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon clove
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 4 1⁄2 - 5 cups flour
• salt
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons baking soda (dissolved in milk)

directions

1. Cream shortening, sugar, and eggs together in bowl.
2. Add molasses and stir.
3. Add cinnamon, cloves, ginger & flour and stir.
4. Add milk (with baking soda in it) and mix well.
5. Drop spoonfuls onto baking sheet.
6. Cook for 12 - 15 minutes in 350 degree oven.