Crisp Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. melted shortening
1 c. brown sugar
6 c. flour
4 tsp. soda
1 Tbsp. lemon extract
1 c. molasses
1 c. thick sour milk or buttermilk
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. apple pie spice

Preparation

Mix shortening, molasses and sugar until smooth.
Stir in sour milk, then sifted dry ingredients; add lemon extract.
Mix to a smooth, stiff dough and chill until firm.
Roll out a portion of dough on floured surface to a thickness of 1/8-inch.
Cut with floured cutter; place on greased baking sheet and bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or shape into 9-inch rolls.
Wrap in waxed paper or clear plastic wrap.
Chill well.
Cut into 1/4-inch slices and bake at 350\u00b0 until brown.