Joan’s Molasses Cookies Recipe

Submitted by Joan M.

• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup Crisco
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup molasses (green label)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

Cream together sugar, Crisco, and egg. Add molasses, vanilla, and orange extract. Mix. Add remaining ingredients and mix.

Form 2 tablespoons scoop balls. Roll in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 minutes. Or, form 1 tablespoon scoop balls and bake for 8 minutes.

Note: Can make the dough and put in the refrigerator over night.