Courtesy of Lauren P*1 cup molasses (Grandma's brand)
1/2 c. shortening
3 c. flour
3 t. ginger
1/2 t. baking soda
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. salt
Heat molasses on the stove and pour over the shortening. Mix. In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients and whisk. Add to molasses mixture & mix. Pat mixed dough into a flat disk, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1/2 hour. Preheat oven to 350. Remove from refrigerator, let rest for about 5 minutes. Roll out and cut. Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes.
Frost with buttercream icing, and decorate away!
1 comment:
I seriously love these - so good with little red-hot buttons!
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