Joe Froggers

Instructions

1. 1

   Beat 1 cup sugar, the shortening, molasses and water in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed, or mix with spoon.

2. 2

   Stir in remaining ingredients except sugar.

3. 3

   Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.

4. 4

   Heat oven to 375º.

5. 5

   Lightly grease cookie sheet.

6. 6

   Roll one fourth of dough at a time 1/4 inch thick on well-floured cloth-covered surface.

7. 7

   Cut into 3-inch rounds.

8. 8

   Place about 1 1/2 inches apart on cookie sheet.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with sugar.

10. 10

    Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until almost no indentation remains when touched in center.

11. 11

    Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.