Molasses Spice Cookies are an old-fashioned favorite that are similar to gingersnaps.  We make several batches every Christmas and they are very popular at parties and gatherings. They are easy to make, freeze well, and make your house smell wonderful when they are baking!

Molasses Spice Cookies

3/4 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup molasses

1 egg

2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ginger

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon cloves

1/4 teaspoon allspice

Cream shortening, gradually adding sugar. Add egg and molasses. Beat well. Combine dry ingredients and slowly add to creamed mix, beating until smooth. Chill dough for 1 hour. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar.

roll into 1-inch balls

roll balls in sugar

PLace 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-10 minutes. Do not over bake. Makes 4 dozen.

finished molasses spice cookies

Join us at the Online Christmas Party!

Stop by the Lilliput Station Online Christmas Party and see what some of my online friends are cooking up this Christmas. We have some great prizes to give out this year. Visit the Online Party to find out how you can be entered into our doorprize drawings by sharing your holiday recipes, crafts, and traditions.  We also have some free gifts just to thank you for stopping by.