In the Kitchen ~ Lemon Molasses Cookies..

 I wanted to try another 1940s cookie recipe...so this is the one I chose..

Its another recipe using molasses.. this time from the Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, February 1947. These cookies are soft and spicy.. with a lovely hint of lemon.  Very nice!

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 well-beaten egg
1/2 cup light molasses
11/2 cups enriched flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/4 cup milk
11/2 cups enriched flour

• Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar. 
• Add lemon peel, egg, and molasses; beat well. 
• Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk; mix well. 
• Drop from teaspoon onto greased baking sheet. 
• Bake in moderate oven (350°) 15 minutes

Better Homes and Gardens Magazine
February 1947

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Phoebe x