This holiday cookie is from my friend Angie. She finds that it has the perfect balance of sugar combined with the warmth of her favourite spice combination of cinnamon, ginger and cloves.
It’s her family’s ‘go to’ cookie especially during the winter months. She loves cozying up to a warm fire, accompanied by a mug of milk frothed coffee and this little sweet treat.
I love the soft chewy centre with the crispy edges. A wonderful cookie with the bonus that it freezes well, a great treat anytime!
Ingredients
3/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
1 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
Note: In bowl or plate measure approximately 1/4 cup of granulated sugar for rolling cookie dough balls before baking.
Directions
Preheat oven to 375F.
In a large bowl mix shortening, molasses, egg and sugar.
In a medium separate bowl sift or use a whisk to mix together the flour, baking soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix together to form a soft dough.
Use a cookie scoop or spoon to measure cookie size.
Roll each scoop into a smooth ball and finish by rolling each ball in some granulated sugar.
Bake in a preheated 375F. oven for 7 to 8 minutes.
Remove from the oven let cool on the tray for a couple of minutes.
Place on a cooling rack.
