Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 3 sm. eggs
- 2/3 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Make it step by step
- Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Mix well. Add molasses and vanilla. In a large bowl combine flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda and baking powder. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture slowly. Divide batter. Make into rolls, wrap in waxed paper and chill.
- Slice and bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes or make small balls of dough flatten with sugared glass and bake. May be dropped off teaspoon and baked also.
Nutrition and portions
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Recipe source
Adapted from Foodista by Bonnie, under CC BY 3.0. Formatting adapted; listed quantities and instructions are retained from the source.
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