Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

1 cup molasses

1 cup shortening

1 cup sour cream

2 cups brown sugar

1 tsp. ginger

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 tsp. allspice

1 tsp. salt

2 tsp. soda

5-6 cups flour

Directions

Blend molasses, shortening, cream and sugar. Add all dry ingredients. Add more flour if necessary. Chill dough. Roll and cut into gingerbread boys and cookies. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes.

Notes

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