Soft Molasses Cookies

Ingredients:

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup molasses
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt (see note below)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions:

1. Cream together shortening and brown sugar.

2. Stir in egg and molasses and mix well.

3. Fold in dry ingredients and stir.

4. Cover and chill till firm (1-2 hours).

5. Preheat oven to 350°.

6. Roll dough into small balls and roll in white sugar.

7. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.

8. Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes.

9. Leave on sheet one minute until set.

10. I changed the amount of salt in here. My original recipe calls for 1 tsp of salt but that may be too much for some. A few people have made it as is (the majority) with no complaints on salt, however a few commented it was too much. I think 1/2 tsp can be used with no alterations to the recipe. I will leave it up to you either way you still WIN !