Mint Molasses Chews Mint Molasses Chews
2 c. flour, sifted
1/4 t. Salt
2 t. Baking Soda
1 t. Ginger
1 t. Cinnamon
1/2 t. Ground Clove
3/4 c. Shortening
1 c. Brown sugar,packed
1/4 t. Mint Extract
1 Egg
1/4 c. Molasses
1/4 c. Granulated Sugar
Sift flour again with the salt, soda and spices. Cream the shortening,brown sugar and mint extract together in a separate dish. Beat the egg into the shortening/sugar mixture, until light and fluffy. Add molasses & mix well.
Mix in the dry ingrediets; blend well. Chill at least 2 hrs.
Shape into balls. Roll into sugar, and place 2 in. apart on a pre-greased baking sheet.
Bake in 350 degree oven about 15 min. Makes about 48 cookies. |