Molasses Sugar Cookies
Philadelphia Main Line Classics
The Saturday Club | Elizabeth Taylor Young
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses or dark corn syrup
1 egg
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
Melt shortening. Add sugar, molasses, and egg; beat well. Sift and add all dry ingredients. Mix well. Cover and chill 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°. Roll into 1-inch balls and roll each one in granulated sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake 8-10 minutes. Do not overcook! These should be moist and chewy.
Yield: 3 dozen
Notes:
Used molasses as suggested
Kept as round balls for baking vs flattening
Found these to bake up nicely after about 8 minutes with a small amount of spread