Grammy Howard's Molasses Cookies
Grammy Howard's Molasses Cookies might be just the dessert you are searching for. One serving contains 105 calories, 1g of protein, and 4g of fat. This recipe serves 36. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up raisins, molasses, ginger, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
Melt shortening in a small saucepan over low heat.
Transfer to a large bowl.
Add sugar, molasses, and egg. Beat until incorporated.
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and beat until evenly incorporated. Stir in raisins. Cover dough with plastic wrap and let chill in refrigerator for one hour.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line to baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll dough into one inch balls. Fill a shallow dish with granulated sugar.
Roll each ball in sugar and place on cookie sheet.
Bake until golden, 8-10 minutes.