Preparation:
Cream butter, shortening, and brown sugar thoroughly. Blend in egg and molasses. Sift together the remaining ingredients.
Stir into sugar mixture. Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass that has been greased and dipped into sugar. Bake in preheated 350F oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool cookies on racks and store in airtight tins.
Makes 4 dozen cookies. |