Molasses Candy Crisps

makes 3 to 4 dozen cookies

• 1 cup butter
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup light molasses
• 2 cups sifted AP flour
• 1 cup nuts, chopped or flaked coconut

1. Cream butter with salt and cinnamon. Add sugar, creaming well.
2. Blend in molasses, then sifted flour.
3. Stir in nuts and/or coconut, if desired
4. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
5. Bake at 375°for 8 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 1 minute, remove from sheets.