Get into the Holiday spirit with these Molasses Crinkle Cookies! The mix of cinnamon and ginger makes for the perfect Christmas cookie.
1 cup of sugar 3/4 cup shortening 1/4 cup of molasses 1 egg 2 cups of flour 1 tbsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp cloves 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and self in bowl, whisk and set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, combine sugar, shortening, molasses and eggs until well blended (approximately 3 minutes)
Add the flour mixture and beat on low until a soft dough forms.
Scoop 1 tablespoon size balls and place on a parchment lined baking tray lightly pat down balls and sprinkle with sugar if desired