Makes approximately 2 dozen
¼ cup butter, room temperature
¼ cup vegetable shortening, room temperature
¾ cup sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 egg, slightly beaten
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground ginger
¾ tsp ground cloves
¾ tsp ground cinnamon
1
In a large bowl cream together butter, shortening and sugar. Beat in molasses and eggs. Set aside.
2
In another bowl, combine Farmhouse Pancake & Waffle Mix, salt, baking soda, ginger, cloves and cinnamon.
3
Gradually mix flour mixture with creamed ingredients until the dough is smooth.
4
Spoon heaping tablespoons onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F. for about 11 minutes. Do not over-bake. Cool on a wire rack.
5
Store in airtight container to maintain softness.
Ingredients
¼ cup butter, room temperature
¼ cup vegetable shortening, room temperature
¾ cup sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 egg, slightly beaten
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground ginger
¾ tsp ground cloves
¾ tsp ground cinnamon