old-fashioned-molasses-cookies.json

{
    "directions": [
        "In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening until smooth. Stir in the molasses and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; stir into the mixture alternately with the sour milk. Cover the dough and chill for at least one hour.",
        "Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).Grease cookie sheets. On a lightly floured surface, roll out about 1/3 of the dough to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into circles about 3 inches in diameter using a cookie cutter or drinking glass. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookies sheets. Place a raisin onto the center of each cookie.",
        "Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1 cup white sugar",
        "1 cup shortening",
        "1 cup molasses",
        "1 teaspoon vanilla extract",
        "5 cups all-purpose flour",
        "2 teaspoons ground cinnamon",
        "4 teaspoons baking soda",
        "1/2 teaspoon salt",
        "1 cup sour milk",
        "1/2 cup raisins for decorating"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/22207/old-fashioned-molasses-cookies/"
}