We called these molasses crinkles

We call these cookies Molasses Crinkles, and we make them all year round, but most often at the holidays. I think because they are like a spice/gingerbread cookie, they suit the autumn and winter months quite well. They are delicious – especially warm out of the oven. Yum!

Also, here’s a reminder that I have an entire page of Vintage Holiday Recipes compiled from all the recipes I have posted over the years. If there are any you think are missing, just let me know and I’ll find them! Great recipes for fruit cakes, pies and even cocktail party foods are all on one page.

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Molasses Cookies

3/4 c shortening

1 c brown sugar

1/2 c white sugar

1 egg

4 T molasses

2 cups flour

1/4 tsp salt

2 tsp soda

1/2 tsp cloves

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ginger

Chill dough. roll in sugar and bake, 350 10 minutes