Best Gingersnaps

9 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp. ground ginger
  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1/4 c. baking molasses
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine sugar, flour, salt, soda and spices.
  2. 2
    Cut in shortening like pie mix.
  3. 3
    Stir in molasses and egg.
  4. 4
    Shape into 2 rolls in floured wax paper.
  5. 5
    Refrigerate.
  6. 6
    Slice 1/4-inch thick. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  7. 7
    Sprinkle top of each cookie with sugar before baking.
  8. 8
    Bake at 350° for about 10 minutes.

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