Molasses Ice Box Cookies

Molasses Ice Box Cookies

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 4 1/2 cups flour, sifted
  • 1 t soda
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 3 t ginger
  • 1/2 t saIt
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped fine

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and molasses; beat well. Add ginger, soda, and salt. Then add pecans. Make into rolls and place in refrigerator overnight or longer. Slice rolls and bake at 350°.

Ellen Pennington