Submitted by LindaHundt
 

This is a wonderful cookie that my sweet mommy made all the time, as I know they were her favorite too! To make them a little fresher I have added some lemon zest to the original recipe. We make a similar, very popular cookie at the shop! The secret to these and all cookies really, is to underbake them!

• 1 C. sugar
• ¾ C. Crisco shortening
• 1 egg
• ¼ C. Blackstrap molasses
• 2 C. flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 ¼ tsp. cinnamon
• 1 ¼ tsp ginger
• 1 tsp. of lemon zest
• Pinch of salt

Cream the sugar and shortening together. Add egg, molasses, and lemon zest in sugar and shortening mixture, mix well. Whisk flour, salt, soda, spices together. Add to other ingredients. Mix together well, but do not over-beat. Roll dough into small balls and roll in sugar, raw or granulated. Bake at 350 degree preheated oven for 8 - 11 minutes.