Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
3/4 c. gold label molasses
1 c. sour milk or buttermilk
2 tsp. baking soda
5 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Combine sugar and shortening.
Add eggs.
Add molasses.
Then combine liquid and dry ingredients alternately.
Let rise, covered, for 15 minutes.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet.
Sprinkle with sugar.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 5 to 6 dozen.