Molasses Cookies

Yes, lots of cookies lately...this is what happens when I don't get to blog for a while lol!  Anyhow, these are actually the most recent ones I made a couple of days ago.  If you like the molasses cookies that you can find in the cookie aisle at the grocery store, you will love these.  My brother thinks they are even better than those :)

Link to original recipe:
http://www.midwestliving.com/recipe/molasses-cookies/

Ingredients:

2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. butter flavored shortening
1 c. packed dark brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. molasses

1/4 c. sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.  Set aside.

2. In bowl of stand mixer (or other electric mixer), beat shortening for 30 seconds.

3. Add brown sugar and beat until combined and somewhat fluffy.

4. Beat in egg and molasses.

5. Add flour mixture gradually while mixing on low speed until all is just combined.

6. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours.

7. Heat oven to 350°F.  Prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly coat with non-stick spray.

8. Place sugar in small bowl.  Form dough into 1 inch balls and roll in sugar to coat.

9. Place dough balls, 2 inches apart, on prepared baking sheet.

10. Bake for 8-10 minutes (I went just a few seconds over 8 each time).  Cool on sheet for 2 minutes after removing from oven before transferring to rack to cool completely.

11. Store in airtight container and enjoy!