This time I used some "older" molasses and the cookies turned out a lot darker than they did the previous years. They still taste good but I wasn't sure about the presentation. Apparently molasses has many different kinds and each have their own effect. I used cooking molasses which according to this site, it is the kind I should have been using. I think In the past I used fancy. Why don't I write these things down?
So the kids had a blast rolling out the little balls. My 3 year old really got into it. He was making odd shapes and calling them poop. Yes 3 year olds + potty training and brown little balls = poop cookies. Of course the older boys were laughing and encouraging. Well at least the weren't fighting right? Well now that I've grossed you out...... here is the recipe:
4 1/2 cups All Purpose flour
4 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
Combine these in a bowl with 1/2 a teaspoon of salt
In a mixing bowl put 1 and 1/2 cups shortening (I used butter)
Mix for thirty seconds
Then add:
2 cups sugar
Mix again
2 eggs
1/2 a cup of molasses
Incorporate, then slowly add the flour mixture. Once incorporated, roll out into 1 inch balls and roll them in sugar. Place them on your baking sheet about 2 inches apart. And bake them at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Happy Baking!
