Old Sturbridge Lumberjack Cookies

This recipe was shared with me by Cheri Schwind -- but I've since learned it came from a cookbook published years ago by Old Sturbridge Village (one of my very favorite places on earth! How cool is that?) It makes my Top Ten Cookie List and is quick and easy to make. Great addition to those holiday cookie trays!

Old Sturbridge Lumberjack Cookies

Lumberjack Cookies (photo by ChangeableTable.com)

1 cup sugar

1 cup molasses

1 cup shortening

2 eggs

4 cups flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ginger

Additional sugar for dipping ( raw or natural sugar adds a little extra texture and makes the baked cookies almost “glisten”)

Cream together sugar and shortening, then blend in eggs and molasses. Sift dry ingredients and stir in.  Chill dough if desired.

Roll dough into balls the size of walnuts.  (A small food scoop works great.) Roll in the additional sugar to coat. Place on baking sheets about 3” apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

Note: A stand mixer or bread mixer (such as a Kitchenaid) comes in handy for this stiffer dough...

This recipe and picture were found online at http://changeabletable.com. I have adapted the instructions.