Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. molasses
2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. sour milk
1 c. sugar
4 tsp. soda (baking)
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt
5 c. flour

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add molasses.
Sift two cups flour with other dry ingredients.
Add to the first mixture with sour milk.
Add enough flour to make a soft dough.
Roll and cut in shape.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 12 minutes.