Phyllis C in Ky is looking for a molasses cookie. I hope this will help her.
JL in South Jersey

Soft Molasses Cookies

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup light molasses
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 cup dairy sour cream
3 cups sifted all purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cloves
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and molasses, beat well, add vinegar and sour cream. Mix and sift flour, spices, baking soda and salt. Stir in. Drop from teaspoon on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for about 15 minutes. Makes about 6 dozen cookies, depending on size. If desired, decorate with almond, walnut halves, or coconut before baking. Can be frosted with powdered sugar frosting after baking.

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