How to Make Walnut Molasses Cookies

This recipe makes about 5 dozen delicious molasses cookies. Great for a sweet treat and for gift giving.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 3/4 cup molasses
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

1. In large bowl, cream together molasses, shortening, and eggs. Stir in milk.

2. Mix dry ingredients together in separate bowl. Slowly mix dry ingredients into molasses mix. Mix in walnuts.

3. Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Drop cookie dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until done.