Molasses Cookies

It's been far too long since I last posted anything on my blog. Today is a beautiful fall day, perfect for baking fall cookies! These turned out delicious!

from Taste of Home

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

• In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, molasses, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Roll into 1-1/4-in. balls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
• Bake at 350° for 10-14 minutes or until tops crack and edges are slightly firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 5 dozen.