Hambob's Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies

The first time we visited The Hamery, a bag of these delicious cookies was sitting by the register. They're our 'go to' molasses cookies now. They're super simple, and kids love them. (Relish.com)

These cookies freeze beautifully – put them in a zip-loc freezer bag and pull out a couple when you need them.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup shortening (Crisco works well)
• 1-1/2 cup sugar
• 2 egg(s)
• 1 cup molasses
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Granulated or turbinado sugar for dipping.

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Cream shortening and sugar.
3. Add eggs and molasses.
4. Sift flour with cinnamon, baking soda, salt & ginger.
5. Add to sugar mixture and mix well.
6. Roll into balls the size of walnuts and coat with granulated or turbinado sugar.
7. Place on ungreased cookie sheets 2 inches apart.
8. Bake 12 - 15 minutes.

Makes 3 dozen.

Fresh out of the oven!