Spiced Molasses Drop Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup molasses
• 6 tablespoons shortening
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1 egg
• 1 cup sour milk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 7 cups flour

Method

1. 1 Place molasses and shortening in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. 2 Remove from heat and stir in ginger, cinnamon, and allspice.
3. 3 Let the mixture cool slightly, then beat in the egg, sour milk, and baking soda.
4. 4 Gradually add flour to form a soft dough that can be handled.
5. 5 Form dough into walnut-sized balls and flatten between your hands.
6. 6 Bake on a greased and floured inverted baking pan in a moderate oven (350°F) for 10 minutes.