Old-Fashioned Molasses Cookies

1. 1

   Sift plain flour in large bowl.

2. 2

   Take a quart size boiler and pour about half full of cane syrup.

3. 3

   Add egg, cloves, allspice, ginger, cinnamon, soda, vanilla and salt.

4. 4

   Add all of this to syrup mixture.

5. 5

   Then work into flour with a big handful of shortening. Add mixture.

6. 6

   Roll out dough about 1/4-inch thick.

7. 7

   Cut in squares. Place on greased cookie sheet.

8. 8

   Cook at 425u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes until brown.

9. 9

   (Use homemade syrup if you have it.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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