Ginger Cookies

9 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 4 Tbsp. molasses
  • 1 egg

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream sugar and shortening.
  2. 2
    Add egg and molasses.
  3. 3
    Sift dry ingredients and add to first mixture.
  4. 4
    Chill overnight.
  5. 5
    Form in small balls and roll in sugar.
  6. 6
    Do not press down.
  7. 7
    Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 350°.
  8. 8
    Let stand in pan for 30 to 60 seconds.
  9. 9
    For soft cookies, bake 8 minutes.
  10. 10
    For crispier cookies, bake 10 minutes. Cookies will crack on top.
  11. 11
    Makes about 3 dozen.

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