Chocolate Chip Molasses Cookies

Total Time: 18 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Recipe

• 1 in a large mixing bowl, beat the shortening, sugar and molasses. add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. combine the flour, baking soda and salt;gradually add to creamed mixture. stir in chocolate chips.
• 2 roll into 1-in. balls. place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. removed to wire racks.