Cinnamon Drops
By: Maria Kollision
Published: Friday, December 6, 2013 - 4:12pm

Ingredients




1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1 egg
3/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup boiling water
3 1/2 cups sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Preparation

1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 1/2 cup of the sugar. 3 Add the egg, molasses, and honey, and beat until light. 4 Add the boiling water, flour, baking soda, and salt to the bowl, and mix well. 5 In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and remaining 1/4 cup of the sugar. 6 Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls into the cinnamon sugar mixture, and roll to coat well. 7 Bake on greased baking sheets for 8 minutes, or until the cookies are a light brown on the bottom.

About

These drop cookies have a flavor reminiscent of gingerbread, and a wonderfully soft texture.
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