Rich Porto Rico Molasses Spice Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup Porto Rico molasses
• 1 lb brown sugar
• 1 lb butter
• 2 lb flour
• 2 tbsp ginger
• 2 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• ½ oz baking soda

Method

1. 1 Beat butter and sugar until creamy.
2. 2 Add spices and molasses, mixing well.
3. 3 Mix soda with half the flour, then stir into the wet mixture along with the remaining flour.
4. 4 Roll dough thin and cut into small cakes.
5. 5 Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) until set.