Rolled Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup molasses
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon rind
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Put shortening and molasses in small saucepan and bring to a boil.
Remove from heat and cool.
Combine remaining ingredients and stir in the cooled molasses mixture.
Mix well; cover container and chill in refrigerator for 3 hours.
Roll dough on lightly floured board to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Cut in desired shapes and place cookies about 2 inches apart on ungreased shiny cookie sheets.
Work quickly because dough softens as it warms.
Bake at 350 degrees about 8 to 10 minutes.