- 1/2 cups shortening
- 1/2 cup sugar (fine white)
- 3/4 cup light molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour (sifted)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cloves
Stir together melted shortening, sugar, and molasses. Add the egg. Add dry ingredients and mix well. This recipe will make enough dough for one cottage.