I’m not sure how I never posted this recipe on here….its one of my favorites. Bit of a pain to make, but the cookies are to die for!
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large eggs
1/2 cup molasses
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon nutmeg
Cream together shortening and brown sugar. Stir in egg and molasses and mix well. Fold in dry ingredients and stir.
Cover and chill till firm (1-2 hours).
Preheat oven to 350°. Roll dough into small balls and roll in white sugar. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes.
Leave on sheet one minute until set.
Makes ALOT of cookies!