Molasses Cookiesbiscuits 1/4 cup molasses 1/2 cup shortening 3/4 cup dark-brown sugar 1 egg 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda ----OPTIONAL SPICES---- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 350F. Mix the molasses, shortening, brown sugar and egg in a bowl, combining well. Mix the flour, salt and baking soda together, add to the first mixture and blend thoroughly. Arrange by teaspoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheets, about 1 inch apart, and bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned. FOR SPICED MOLASSES COOKIES: Add ground ginger, ground cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the flour mixture. These come from the new edition of "The Fannie Farmer Cookbook" (Alfred Knopf; 1990) MARION CUNNINGHAM PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK |
