Soft and Chewy Molasses Cookies

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 & 1/4 cups sugar, divided
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 & 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg, molasses, milk and vanilla.
4. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
5. Roll into 1 & 1/4 inch balls; roll into remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
6. Bake at 350° for 10-14 minutes or until tops crack and edges are slightly firm.