Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Stir in the molasses and vanilla extract until well combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight. (60 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins On a lightly floured surface, roll out about 1/3 of the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Cut into circles using a 3-inch cookie cutter. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gently press a raisin into the center of each cookie. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (5 minutes)