1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 egg1/4 cup molasses2 tablespoons water2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground clovesCream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, molasses, and water. In a separate bowl, whisk together baking soda, salt, and flour. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.Chill dough for at least 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Roll dough into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cookies are set. Let cool on a wire rack.
IN A SAUCEPAN OVER LOW HEAT, MELT SHORTENING.
COOL.
BEAT IN SUGAR,MOLASSES, AND EGG UNTIL WELL COMBINED.
SIFT TOGETHER FLOUR, BAKING SODA,CLOVES, GINGER, CINNAMON AND SALT.
ADD TO MOLASSES MIXTURE.
MIX WELL ANDCHILL.
ROLL TO 1/4 INCH THICKNESS.
CUT WITH YOUR FAVORITE COOKIE CUTTER.
PLACE ON GREASED COOKIE SHEET ABOUT 2 INCHES APART.
BAKE AT 375 DEG F.
FOR8 TO 10 MINUTES.
Ingredients
Directions
IN A SAUCEPAN OVER LOW HEAT, MELT SHORTENING.
COOL.
BEAT IN SUGAR,MOLASSES, AND EGG UNTIL WELL COMBINED.
SIFT TOGETHER FLOUR, BAKING SODA,CLOVES, GINGER, CINNAMON AND SALT.
ADD TO MOLASSES MIXTURE.
MIX WELL ANDCHILL.
ROLL TO 1/4 INCH THICKNESS.
CUT WITH YOUR FAVORITE COOKIE CUTTER.
PLACE ON GREASED COOKIE SHEET ABOUT 2 INCHES APART.
BAKE AT 375 DEG F.
FOR8 TO 10 MINUTES.