Rolled Molasses Cookies

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Title: Rolled Molasses Cookies
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 1 servings

2 3/4 c Sifted all-purpose flour
1 ts Baking soda
1/4 ts Salt
1 ts Cinnamon
1 ts Ginger
1/3 c Soft shortening
1/2 c Brown sugar, packed
1 Egg
2/3 c Molasses

Sift flour, measure & return to sifter. Add soda, salt & spices as each
is measured. Cream shortening, blend in sugar gradually, creaming it as
it is added. Add egg & beat mixture until light & fluffy. Blend in
molasses. Add dry ingredients gradually, stir them in as added. Working
with small amounts of dough at a time, roll out, cut in desired shapes.
Place on cookie sheet. Bake in a 375 oven, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to
cookie rack to cool.

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