Soft Molasses Cookies

Im really enjoying the cooler Autumn weather. With the Autumn, comes all the rich spicy smells and flavours of cinnamon, and nutmeg, and ginger, etc.  I made some quick and easy Molasses Cookies, taken from the American Womans Cookbook, 1942. They were lovely

Just a quick comment on the original recipe. I chilled the dough in the fridge for a bit longer than ten minutes. It was easier to handle. And for my oven 15 minutes baking was too long.  The first tray I baked caught slightly and the cookie was hard. So I reduced the time to 10 minutes and they came out perfect. I left them to cool on the tray before moving them so they firmed up 

3 cups sifted flour 

1½ teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon ginger

1½ teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 cup shortening, melted

1 cup molasses

2 tablespoons warm water

1 egg, beaten

• Sift dry ingredients together. 
• Combine remaining ingredients. 
• Add sifted ingredients
• Mix thoroughly and let stand about 10 minutes. 
• Roll out on floured board, cut and bake in hot oven (400 F.) about 10-15 minutes. 

The American Womans Cookbook,
by Ruth Berolzheiimer, 1942