Hello Michele,

I haven't tried either of these recipes - since the Molasses Lace Cookies

Cream together:
3/4 cup melted shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg

Sift together:
2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger

Stir creamed and dry ingredients together. Chill in refrigerator at least 1/2 hour. Shape by hand into marble-size small balls; roll each in granulated sugar. Place 2" apart on greased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes at 350F degrees. Cool a few minutes before removing from pan.

Molasses Lace Cookies 2

Heat to a boil and boil 1 minute:
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter

Remove from heat and add:
1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

Drop teaspoons of mixture about 3" apart on greased baking sheet. Bake at 325F degrees 12-15 minutes. Cool slightly in pan before removing.