1990 Christmas Collection · Mother's Cookbook
Mom’s Famous Brittles (Cookies)
Contributed by Sharon Hall.
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups flour
- ¾ cup shortening
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon clove
- 1 teaspoon ginger
Directions
- Cream shortening, brown sugar, egg and molasses; add remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Shape into walnut-size balls and roll in granulated sugar.
- Bake on an ungreased baking sheet at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
Kitchen and Family Notes
Original description notes the tops will crinkle.
Archival recipe preserved from the original source; no new kitchen test claimed.
Original Source
Submitted by Sharon Hall, Old Fashioned Christmas Recipes, Timesaver Shopping Guide, December 11, 1990, page 24. From Mother's cookbook collection.