Cookie Recipes
Soft Molasses Cookies
This is an old recipe that was used in Louisiana during World War II when sugar was rationed.
Ingredients
- 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
- 1 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt.
- In another bowl, combine shortening, molasses, water and egg. Add shortening mixture to flour mixture; mix thoroughly.
- Let stand for about 10 minutes.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface. Cut with a cookie cutter. Place on prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until done.