Ingredients

  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 Tbsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 c. dark molasses
  • extra sugar

Method

  • Sift first 5 ingredients together 3 times.
  • Return to sifter. Beat butter and shortening until creamy.
  • Gradually add cup of sugar; continue to beat.
  • Beat in egg and molasses.
  • Sift 1/4 flour mixture over molasses mixture.
  • Stir and repeat until all flour mixture is used.
  • Shape dough into large marble size balls. Roll balls in extra sugar.
  • Place 2-inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10 minutes at 350°.