Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 6 tablespoons shortening
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup light molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2⅓ cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup sugar to roll dough balls in

Instruction

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening, butter, and sugar.
  • Add molasses and egg, and beat again until everything is combined.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. Add to butter mixture. Mix well.
  • Cover and chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Roll in small balls (using a ½-tablespoon cookie scoop). Drop in extra sugar, and roll the cookie ball until fully coated in sugar.
  • Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350°F for about 11 minutes for cookies that are crisp with a slightly soft center, or up to 13 minutes for crispier cookies all the way through.
  • Allow to cool for at least 3 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.