Mama D always had a cookie jar filled with these cookies sitting on her kitchen counter. It was the first place family headed when they walked in the door.
Portia
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup Grandma’s Molasses
- 2 cups sifted flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon ginger
Directions
Cream shortening and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add and beat the egg and syrup well. Sift dry ingredients together and add to above mixture. Chill 1 hour and roll into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Then remove from baking sheet. (These have cracked tops and the sugar gives a slight gloss.)
Dorothy (Portia’s Grandmother-in-law)
Austin, Texas