Molasses Cookies

A family memory

The Story Behind It

by Grace Ann Shinn (sister to Walter Baker – Darline Baker Smith father)

Submitted by Jan Aspseter (married to Clayton, grandson of Grace Shinn, son to Veda)

1

½ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
4 Tbsp Molasses (spray spoon)
2 tsp baking soda
2 cups flour
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp cloves

2

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
Pinch off to make a small ball and dip the outside in sugar, place sugar side up onto cookie sheet.