posted by Becky 03-16-99 1:33 PM 
SOFT MOLASSES COOKIES 
1 c shortening 
1 c brown sugar 
2 eggs 
1 c sour milk 
4 c flour 
1 c molasses 
1 tsp baking powder 
2 tsp soda 
1/2 to 1 tsp cinnamon 
1/2 to 1 tsp ginger 
Mix ingredients in order given. Bake at 350 until done, time not specified. 
OVERNIGHT MOLASSES COOKIES - a 1940's recipe 
2 c sugar 
1 c shortening 
1/2 c molasses 
2 eggs 
1 tsp vanilla 
1 tsp salt 
1 tsp baking soda 
1 tsp cinnamon 
1/2 tsp ginger 
1/2 tsp cloves 
4 c or more, flour 
Combine ingredients in order given and mix well. Form into 2 rolls and refrigerate overnight. Slice thin and bake at
350 until done. Time not specified.