Molasses Cookies

This cookie recipe makes a cake-like cookie.  They are similar to a lot of Pennsylvania Dutch cookies.

• 1 bottle molasses (not black strap)
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Dash salt
• 3 1/2 cups sifted flour
• Egg, for brushing top

METHOD

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Mix shortening and molasses on medium speed of mixer (don't panic, they really won't incorporate very well). Add egg.

Dissolve baking soda and cream of tartar in buttermilk and add to molasses mixture.

Add cinnamon and salt. Gradually add flour. Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Brush with egg.

Bake in preheated 375° F oven for 10-12 minutes.

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recipe from www.inmamaskitchen.com

 

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