I always get compliments on these delicious, chewy cookies. The aroma fills my kitchen when they’re baking and never fails to set a happy mood.
—SHERRY HARKE SOUTH BEND, IN
PREP: 20 MIN. • BAKE: 10 MIN./BATCH • MAKES: ABOUT 3 1/2 DOZEN
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Additional sugar
1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls; roll balls in the additional sugar.
2. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until set (do not overbake). Remove to wire racks to cool.