Description:

Sorghum is loaded with nutrition, it is the finest lightest Molasses flavor. Truly a taste delight!

Source:

SMC

Serves/Makes:3 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

• 3 cups (700 ml) butter-flavored shortening
• 4 cups (950 ml) sugar
• 1 cup (225 ml) sorghum (molasses)
• 4 eggs
• 8 cups (1900 ml) all purpose flour
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) plus 2 tsp (10 ml) baking soda
• 2 tsp (10 ml) ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp (5 ml). salt
• 1 tsp (5 ml). ground cloves
• 1 tsp (5 ml). ginger

Preparation

• In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
• Add molasses and eggs; mix well.
• Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and ginger.
• Gradually add to creamed mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
• 1/4 Shape cupfuls of dough into balls; roll in tops in sugar.
• Place four cookies on a greased baking sheet at a time.
• Bake at 350 degrees (175 C.) for 18-20 minutes or until edges are set.
• Remove to wire racks to cool.

Comments

Recipe taken on 08/28/01 from the Muddy Pond Inn Bed & Breakfast website at: http://www.bbonline.com/tn/muddypond/recipe1.html