I found this in a box of old family recipes - it was a gift from a Ms. Kurzawa to my grandmother, who apparently loved these cookies. When I made them, they even won over our resident ginger snap hater - he ate almost the whole batch!
Provided by Emily Smith-Haywood
Categories Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, and molasses.
- 2. Blend dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then stir into shortening mixture.
- 3. Form dough into 1 in. balls, then place about 2 in. apart on greased cookie sheets.
- 4. Bake @ 350 for 10-12 min.
- 5. Roll in powdered sugar while still warm. Makes approx. 5 doz.
- 6. An additional note from Ms. Kurzawa: "Save some to eat AFTER they're cool, too!"
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Katumba Sowedi
[email protected]These cookies were a waste of time. They didn't turn out at all.
Khadija Devitt
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the cookies to spread out. They were more like little balls.
Masood Rahman
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Abiole Karunga
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sugar cookies, but these were really good. The spices gave them a nice flavor.
Kishor Singh
[email protected]My kids loved these cookies! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious.
Ismaeel Rayuwa
[email protected]These cookies are so good! I made them for a cookie exchange and they were the first to go.
Ali Dahiru
[email protected]I love the festive look of these cookies. They're perfect for Christmas or any other holiday gathering.
Sadaqat Jalbani
[email protected]These are my go-to cookies when I need something quick and easy to make. They're always a hit with my friends and family.
Basan Ranpal
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're soft and chewy with just the right amount of sweetness.
Tina Marie
[email protected]These cookies were a hit! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I love the combination of sugar and spice.