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Scotch Cookies

Cookies are still family favorite after 40 years!
- Jeanne "Grammy"


INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2¾ cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons (level) baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves

INSTRUCTIONS

Cream sugar and shortening. 

Add molasses, egg, flour and spices. 

Roll in balls size of walnut.  Take clean glass; press on ball; dip in sugar. 

Bake at 375° for 12 minutes.