Galettes à La Mélasse (Molasses Cookies)

This is from a cookbook called "Le guide de la cuisine traditionnelle acadienne" . It is a french acadian cookbook with a lot of old turn of the century recipes . I tried this one on my kids today and they loved it(even if it doesn't contain any sugar except for the molasses)I also substituted 1/2 cup oil instead of shortening that the original recipe called for . The cookies aren't overly sweet but still good and healthier. The original recipe called for more cloves and less cinnamon .

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup molasses
• 1⁄2 cup  sunflower oil
• 1⁄4 cup boiling water or 1⁄4 cup  brewed tea
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  egg
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon clove (powder)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3  cups flour

Directions

1. Dissolve baking soda in boiling water or tea and set aside to cool .In a large bowl ,mix molasses and oil together.Add beaten egg ,mix.
2. Add water and baking soda .
3. In a seperate bowl , mix together the rest of dry ingredients .
4. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet. You will have a nice soft dough .
5. Drop by tbs onto a greased cookie sheet .
6. Cook at 350F for 10 to 15 minute.