Louisiana Molasses Cookies

Submitted by Mary in LA.

"I got the recipe out of Louisiana cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 60 cookies

ingredients

• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ginger (ground)
• sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 2⁄3 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 1⁄4 cup molasses
• 2 cups flour (all-purpose)

directions

1. Cream sugar and shortening until fluffy in a large mixing bowl; add egg, beating well.
2. Gradually add molasses, mixing well.
3. Combine remaining ingredients, except additional sugar; add to sugar mixture, mixing well.
4. Chill until dough can be easily rolled into 1-inch balls.
5. Roll each ball in sugar; place on lightly greased cookie sheets.
6. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
7. (Do not substitute syrup for molasses).