Ginger Snaps

13 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup light molasses
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 C granulated sugar

Directions

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    {"0":"Toast spices and grind if using fresh.","1":"Mix flour, baking soda, spices & salt in a bowl.","3":"In larger bowl using a mixer, beat shortening & brown sugar together. When creamy beat in egg, molasses and fresh ginger.","5":"Stir in flour mix, mixing in 1\/4 at a time. Mix well.","7":"Cover & chill dough until firm, 1 hour or longer.","9":"Heat oven to 375. Roll dough into balls using about 1 tsp for each. Dip tops into granulated sugar. Place sugar side up 1 1\/2 in apart on lightly greased cookie sheet (or use parchment paper lined sheet),","11":"Bake 8-10 min until just dry on top but still soft in the middle.","13":"Makes 8 1\/2 doz. - enjoy with Austin's Glogg\/Spiced Mulled wine"}

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