Best Molasses Cookies

This is the best soft molasses cookies

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 24 cookies

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup shortening (3/4 cup correct amount)
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1  large egg
• 1⁄2 cup blackstrap molasses
• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (see note below)
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon ground ginger
• 1  teaspoon allspice
• 1  teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

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