Spiced Molasses Cookie Mix

 
1.  In mixing bowl, blend molasses, shortening, and egg until creamy; add cookie mix and beat until well blended.  Place cookie dough in airtight container or ziptop bag and freeze for 30 minutes or refrigerate 1 hour.

2.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.

3.  Form cookie dough into 1 inch balls, roll in sugar, and place on prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart.

4.  Bake for 9 to 11 minutes.  Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Yields:  approximately 3 dozen

1. cup molasses
2. cup butter-flavored shortening or butter
3. 1 egg
4. 1 Homemade Gourmet® Spiced Molasses Cookie Mix