Molasses Drop Cookies

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

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

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.