Oatmeal Molasses Cookies

“This a recipe that came from my mom.” – Mama J

Oatmeal Molasses Cookies

  • 1/2 cup shortening; softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 3/4 cup oatmeal
  • 1 1/2 cups flour

  1. Heat oven to 375.

  2. Cream together shortening and sugar.

  3. Add egg and molasses.

  4. Gradually add in the remaining ingredients.

  5. Bake approximately 10 minutes.