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.